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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FANTASTIC!!! I made 2x recipe and used 1/2 white wine- 1/2 chicken broth. So delicious! Seriously can you go wrong with ANY of her recipes?? Nope! Thanks again for a delicious meal and saving me from the boredom from making the same thing over and over again. I’m impressing my family (well, and myself) with your delicious recipes!
I saw this dish on your Facebook feed a few weeks ago and thought it looked tasty. I collected all of the ingredients and prepared it this evening for dinner. My husband wants it in the dinner rotation!
It was delicious. We think it will be good with more sun dried tomatoes and maybe some white wine in the sauce. I served it over rice.
This is delicious and easy to make I made it for company and they loved it!
Absolutely fabulous! I added more spinach than called for because it wilt down quite a bit (plus, I love spinach)
Thank you!
I split the chicken broth with 1/2 white wine 1/2 broth yummy
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Please call you tell me what is in Italian seasoning as we don’t have it in the UK.
Kind regards
Ruth W
Ps i love your recipes
It is a lovely combination of herbs that can be found here! https://thestayathomechef.com/italian-seasoning/
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I made this recently and loved it. I made two changes, cut the Italian seasoning down to 1 Tbsp and diced the chicken into bite sized pieces. So good. I’ve already made it three times and shared with friends. Thank you for this delicious recipe. Kathy
I’ve made this recipe twice. So easy and absolutely delicious!!! My picky family loved it!! It’s a keeper!!
This is my favorite recipe by Rachel ever, and i primarily use her for basically every dinner. Must try.