Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach

This one-pot creamy Tuscan chicken is simple to prepare and tastes fantastic over hot pasta. It’s a family favorite for good reason.

My family absolutely loved this one-pot creamy Tuscan chicken. I made it several times in a short span and everyone kept asking for seconds.

There’s something irresistible about browned chicken breasts coated in a garlic cream sauce with tomatoes, zucchini, and fresh basil, served over steaming pasta.

The dish was so good our family of five finished the whole pan. If you enjoy hearty, comforting meals, this one delivers.

The combination of tender chicken, a silky garlic cream sauce, juicy tomatoes, and bright basil is a simple way to create a special weeknight meal without fuss.

What to serve with creamy Tuscan chicken

We served this chicken over hot pasta to soak up all the sauce and loved it. The sauce is generous, so pasta or crusty bread are ideal to make the most of the flavors.

The dish also works well on its own with a side salad or roasted vegetables if you prefer a lighter meal. Keep in mind the recipe yields a fair amount of sauce, which is part of its appeal.

How to thicken the garlic cream sauce

This sauce thickens naturally when you bring heavy cream to a boil and then simmer it for about five minutes. It becomes slightly thicker and silky, which is perfect for coating pasta and chicken.

If you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk a tablespoon of cornstarch into the cream before adding it to the pan. Remember that the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools, so adjust to your preference while it’s still warm.

We liked the sauce a bit on the thinner side so it easily coated the pasta, but either texture works depending on your preference.

Sauté time for chicken breasts

For this recipe the chicken breasts are sliced in half to create six thinner pieces, so they cook quickly. Sauté over medium heat for about 4 minutes per side to achieve a golden brown exterior while keeping the meat juicy.

More chicken recipes to try:

• Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Penne
• Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
• One Pot Mushroom Chicken and Rice
• Pesto Chicken Pull Apart Sliders
• 7 Chicken Marinades

Yield: serves 6

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

This one-pot creamy Tuscan chicken is easy to make and tastes amazing over hot pasta. The whole family will love it.

Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
20 minutes

Total Time
30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced in half to make thinner pieces
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup diced zucchini
• 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (35% whipping cream)
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large stovetop skillet over medium heat until the butter melts.
2. Season the chicken halves generously with salt and pepper. Place them in the skillet and cook 4–5 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
3. Remove the chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
4. Add the shallots and garlic to the pan and sauté, stirring constantly, until softened, about 2 minutes.
5. Add the zucchini, grape tomatoes, chicken broth, and cream. Continue to cook and stir for about 2 minutes, until the liquid begins to boil.
6. Stir in the basil and Parmesan until the cheese melts into the sauce.
7. Return the chicken to the pan, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer about 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
8. Serve over hot pasta or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 449Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 432mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 29g

Nutrition information is estimated based on ingredients used and may not be exact.