This Creamy Tuscan Chicken is one of those dishes that feels like it came straight out of a cozy Italian kitchen, even if it’s technically more “Tuscan-inspired” than traditional. Tender, golden-seared chicken is bathed in a silky Parmesan cream sauce, with bursts of sweetness from cherry tomatoes and a touch of freshness from wilted spinach. It’s rich, comforting, and incredibly easy to make on a weeknight, yet fancy enough to serve to guests with a glass of wine and some crusty bread.
What I love about this dish is the balance. The creaminess doesn’t overpower, thanks to the tang from tomatoes and the umami from garlic and cheese. And the best part? It all comes together in one skillet in under 40 minutes, making cleanup a breeze. You can pair it with pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, or even a bed of sautéed zucchini noodles if you’re keeping things light.
Cook it for your family, share it with friends, or enjoy it solo on a cozy night in. This Creamy Tuscan Chicken won’t disappoint.
How to make Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Begin with seasoning and searing the chicken. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder and dried oregano. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken for 6–8 minutes on each side, depending on thickness, until golden brown and cooked through to 165°F (75°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
Next, sauté the garlic and cherry tomatoes. Reduce the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 3–4 minutes, until they soften and begin to blister.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Let it simmer for 1–2 minutes. Stir in the cooking cream and Parmesan cheese, and simmer gently for another 2–3 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook just until wilted. Return the seared chicken to the skillet and spoon some sauce over each piece. Let it simmer for 3–4 more minutes to heat through and meld the flavors.
Finally, serve and enjoy. Garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve the chicken with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
Hope you will try this comforting Creamy Tuscan Chicken. Tag me on Instagram if you do and enjoy!
Other chicken recipes you may like to try
Try this amazing Chicken Souvlaki to get juicy grilled chicken skewers marinated in lemon, garlic, and herbs, perfect for wraps, salads, or a fresh Mediterranean dinner.
You may also like to try this amazing Chicken Marsala, where tender chicken breasts are simmered in a rich Marsala wine mushroom sauce. It is easy, elegant, and full of classic Italian flavor.
Try this Easy Cashew Chicken, where tender chicken and roasted cashews are tossed in a savory-sweet sauce. It is better than takeout and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 tsp (3g) garlic powder
- dried oregano
- 2 tbsp (30g) olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 7 oz (200g) cherry tomatoes , halved
- 2 cups (40g) baby spinach
- 3/4 cup (200g) cooking cream
- 1/2 cup (120g) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh basil , for garnish
Instructions
Season and sear the chicken.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder and dried oregano. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 6–8 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until deeply golden and cooked through to 165°F.
- Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes.
- Cook 3–4 minutes, until softened and lightly blistered.
Deglaze and make the sauce.
- Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to deglaze the pan. Simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in the cooking cream and Parmesan. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly (2-3 minutes).
- Stir in spinach and cook just until wilted.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes to warm through.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
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