Creamy Tuscan chicken has perfectly browned chicken, leafy greens, and the most amazing, creamy Parmesan sauce. Serve on its own or on top of rice or pasta for a super satisfying meal.
This is the kind of dinner we dream about. Browned and juicy chicken? Check. Fresh mushrooms and leafy greens? Check check. Enough sauce to coat everything thoroughly? Ch— well, you get the idea. Creamy tuscan chicken simply has it all, which explains why it finds its way to our dinner table at least once per week. Really, let’s be honest — it’s all about that sauce. Make sure you take your fair share and don’t leave any sauce behind. You can thank us later.
Tips and Tricks
Use high-quality ingredients: Tuscan chicken is all about the flavors, so it’s important to use high-quality olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, etc.
Don’t skimp on the sun-dried tomatoes: Sun-dried tomatoes are a key ingredient in Tuscan chicken – adding a rich, intense flavor to the dish.
Use wine to add depth of flavor: Replace half of the chicken broth for white wine to add depth of flavor.
Heavy Cream Substitutes
Greek Yogurt: You will need 1 cup of Greek yogurt to substitute for heavy cream in this recipe. Greek yogurt is not as rich and creamy as heavy cream, so you may need to adjust the amount of liquid in the recipe. You can also thin the Greek yogurt with a little bit of milk or water to make it easier to incorporate into the sauce.
Coconut Milk: You will need 1 cup of coconut milk to substitute for heavy cream in this recipe. Coconut milk is not as thick and rich as heavy cream, so you may need to adjust the amount of liquid in the recipe. You may also want to reduce the heat and cook the sauce for a longer time to allow it to thicken and reduce.
Coconut Milk and Greek Yogurt: Coconut milk has a distinct coconut flavor that may be noticeable. If you don’t want the coconut flavor to be too prominent, you can use a combination of half coconut milk and half Greek yogurt as a substitute. This will add some creaminess and tanginess to the sauce without adding as much coconut flavor.
Mushrooms
We absolutely love mushrooms in this recipe. However, over the years we have learned that many of you don’t share that love. WIth that in mind, mushrooms are recommended – but optional in this recipe.
Serving Suggestions
Tuscan chicken is delicious served with a side of pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables. Some of our favorite serving pairings are:
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat:
Stovetop: Place the Tuscan chicken in a saucepan and add a splash of water or chicken broth. Heat the chicken over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it is heated through.
Microwave: Place the Tuscan chicken in a microwave-safe dish and cover it with a damp paper towel. Heat the chicken in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until it is heated through.
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I made this recipe for supper tonight (exactly as written) and it was fantastic! Recipe was easy to follow, quick to prepare and everyone was raving about the flavours! Definitely going in the regular rotation. Thanks you Rachel and team!!
This was really good! I doubled the recipe(only used 2T minced garlic and 3 T Italian seasoning which I thought was plenty.) Served over spaghetti and everyone loved it! I would definitely add the flour next time to thicken up a bit.Thanks for another great recipe 🙂
Made this tonight and it was incredible! Hubby loved it. I’ve made many of your recipes and all of them are fantastic. Haven’t bought bread, dinner rolls or English muffins in the store in quite sometime as I make my own using your recipes.
I do come up with my own recipes too, but like to try others as well.
You’re amazing!
Absolutely delicious flavour!
This creamy Tuscan chicken dish is a simple, yet flavorful dish that is sure to become my family favorite! Love your recipe!!
– Jack from Skilletguy.com
I made this for the first time for dinner tonight. It was amazing and my husband and sons loved it. I used bow tie pasta as a side at first I just spooned the sauce over the pasta and chicken but later mixed the bow ties in the sauce. Like Rachel, my husband has a horrible time swallowing and can’t get much down except pasta and mashed potatoes. I may have to cook the chicken in the pressure cooker to make it soft enough for him to eat next time. He has had MS for over 40 years and it has made some of his favorite things in life next to impossible and eating is one of them.
I also have a hard time swallowing. My wife and I have found that Marinating the chicken breasts for 12 to 24 hours in a good marinade helps it to be very moist and tender. Oh and delicious. Try this.
This Tuscan chicken was absolutely delicious! Hubby and I both said that it tasted like we had both gone out for to dinner at a top notch restaurant!
Absolutely loved this dish.
This looks amazing! Definitely going to try it!
Great recipe! Easy to follow instructions with delicious results. Next day’s left were just as good. Thanks Chef Caytlin!