Creamy Tuscan Chicken packed with spinach and sun dried tomatoes in a thick and creamy parmesan garlic cream sauce!
Like our Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp and Salmon recipes, this Creamy Tuscan Chicken recipe comes to you inspired by the popular Olive Garden recipe! Adding a little extra flavours into the sauce takes this boneless chicken breast recipe to a whole new level.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Since sharing our Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon and our popular world-wide-loved Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp, some of you have been asking for a low carb or Keto version — no pasta or breading. Well, this Tuscan Chicken recipe couldn’t get any easier!
Instead of coating chicken breast fillets in a flour/parmesan mixture, this time around you’re going to season your fillets in paprika and onion powder to add more flavour to a typical salt and pepper deal. You can use smoky or sweet paprika, mild or spicy. It’s completely up to you. (We use mild.)
Leave people wondering if there is a hidden chef in your kitchen with this Creamy Tuscan Chicken. Quick and easy to make, ready on the table in less than 15 minutes, you will ever impress yourself!
Tuscan Sauce
Adding in a hint of Dijon adds even MORE flavour to a classic Tuscan chicken… your family and friends will be thanking you for this one.
Tuscan? I know, I know. This is NOT a traditional recipe form Tuscany… BUT it is known for being one of the most ordered chicken dinners at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant.
However, me being me, I added my own twist to the sauce to get even more flavours into it!
What can you serve this Creamy Tuscan Chicken with?
- Over pasta that has been mixed through with olive, salt and garlic. Also, a touch of parmesan never hurt anyone.
- Garlic bread: soaking up creamy sauce with a warm piece of bread. It’s heaven.
- Rice. Yes, this is amazing with rice also.
Or keep it light and serve it for lunch or as a delicious appetizer with French bread slices, or on its own!
Low Carb Suggestions:
- Zucchini noodles
- Mashed cauliflower
- Roasted Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli & Green Beans
- Steamed broccoli
- Spaghetti squash
- Crispy Parmesan Crusted Zucchini
What wine goes well with Tuscan Chicken?
I choose a white wine to go with this Tuscan Chicken. A light Chardonnay or Pinot Gris pairs really well. For a sweeter wine, choose a Riesling or a Sparkling Moscato.
An easy to make and filling meal.
Love Tuscan flavours? Try these recipes!
Tuscan Chicken Mac And Cheese (One Pot, Stove Top)
Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon
Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp (+ VIDEO)
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds (700 grams) large boneless and skinless chicken breasts halved horizontally to make 4 fillets (I use 2 large breasts -- 12 oz or 350 grams each)
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to your tastes)
- 3/4 teaspoon black cracked pepper (adjust to your tastes)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 3 tablespoons reserved sun dried tomato oil or olive oil, divided
- For The Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic 6 cloves
- 5 oz 150g jarred sun dried tomato strips in oil drained (reserve 3 tablespoons of oil for cooking)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 cups heavy or thickened cream (or evaporated milk for lower calorie/fat)
- 3 cups spinach
- 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley to serve
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika and onion powder.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the reserved sun dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 6-8 minutes each side, or until golden and cooked through (work in batches if your pan isn't large enough). Transfer to a warm plate; set aside.
- Add the remaining oil into the pan and fry the garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds to 1 minute), then add in the sun dried tomatoes. Fry for 1-2 minutes to release their flavours. Mix the Dijon through all of the flavours.
- Reduce heat to low-medium heat, add the cream (or evaporated milk) and bring to a gentle simmer, while stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Add in the spinach leaves and allow to wilt in the sauce, then add in the parmesan cheese. Allow sauce to simmer for a further minute until cheese melts through the sauce.
- Add the chicken back into the pan; top with parsley and serve over pasta, rice or steamed veg.
Notes
- 1/2 cup white wine (allow to reduce to half after adding in the garlic)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (after the parmesan cheese)
Bridg says
September 24, 2018 atThis recipe was wonderful ! I eat very low carb/keto wand this fits my meal plan. I’ve even added more chicken to go for further meals. The sauce is very flavorful and goes a long way. Thank you for a winner!
Lynn says
September 21, 2018 atI didn’t have any spinach so made it without and it was still delicious. I served it over Parmesan cauliflower risotto. Will definitely make this again.
Colleen says
September 7, 2018 atThe video shows adding Parmesan then adding spinach. The written instructions say spinach first then Parmesan. Does it make a difference? Which is correct? I’m thinking it would be easier Parmesan first…
Thanks!
Mrs. B says
September 3, 2018 atAbsolutely amazing!!! Made this for my family and when I tasted I almost started to sinnnnnng!!! Yummy!!!
Bobbi says
August 28, 2018 atMade this tonight and it was awesome! I served it with rice and it was a complete meal. We will definitely make this again!
Morgan says
August 8, 2018 atThis is fantastic. One thing that I have done to cut down on the amount of cream is to add 2 tbsp or so of flour when the sundried tomatoes are frying in the oil. Let that combine with the oil in the pan and sizzle for 30-60 seconds as the base for the roux, and then add in slowly 3/4 cup of milk. That thickens out because of the roux and then I add the 3/4 cup of cream. So for me, that helps to reduce the fat content and still makes for a thick creamy sauce! We love this meal and serve it over spaghetti squash!
David says
July 31, 2018 atThis is an awesome recipe. We’ve made this twice now and love it. The family we shared it with couldn’t believe the flavor and that it was home made. No shortage on flavor. Two thumbs up!
Mary Wind says
July 10, 2018 atI love this recipe. It is my son’s favorite and has become a ‘go-to’ for Company.
Katie Drake says
June 24, 2018 atAwesome flavor! Made this tonight and it was fabulous. I used half and half because that’s what I had in the house but otherwise followed the recipe. Lusciously creamy and so savory. I served over couscous with roasted asparagus on the side. Wonderful!
Adriana says
June 7, 2018 atMade this last night and served over cauliflower rice and it was delicious! I used thin sliced chicken breasts (they cooked more evenly that way) and seasoned it the way the recipe states but then coated it in the flour/parmesan mixture it suggested in the other version of this recipe. The chicken came out very flavorful (I think using a cast iron skillet helped). I will try it next time with the suggestions of mushrooms and white wine. But as is, everything came out delicious. My bf and I eat hearty servings so realistically I think this can “comfortably” serve 3 people if nobody wants seconds lol. Otherwise it made for a great date night meal with a little leftover for his lunch.
Nomi says
May 20, 2018 atI just made this recipe for my husband and he loved it. I follow A low carb, THM lifestyle so I had it over shiritake noodles but my husband had it over angel hair pasta. It is definitely going to be a repeat for our dinners and for company. Plus, it’s super easy. Two thumbs up!!!
Lisa says
March 27, 2018 atLOVE this and so did my family, I served it over fettuccine noodles, I made a plate for my teen with a chicken breast and he says mom I don’t know how to eat this could you just cut up the chicken and put them in the sauce, so I did it was a hit, and I looked over at my son and he was pretty much licking the sauce off the plate! Love your recipes!
susan says
March 12, 2018 atcan you substitute the tomatoes for a different veggie and what would you use?
Karina says
March 12, 2018 atOf course or you are welcome to leave them out! I would also like mushrooms or maybe even rice. Let me know what you try! Thanks so much for following along with me!
Lorielle says
March 6, 2018 atThis. Is. Amazing. Only thing I did different was to cook it in a deep cast iron skillet, so I kept the heat at medium and then reduced it to low while stirring in the sundried tomatoes – because of the time it takes cast iron to cool down. At medium, the chicken takes longer to cook, of course. I got a nice sear without burning it; I was nervous about that as I’ve never pan-fried skinless chicken. Pays to have a nicely seasoned pan. My husband gave this dish two thumbs way up, and I’ll be making it again.
Hardest thing about making this? Staying out of the chicken while cooking the sauce! The seasoned, sauteed chicken is awesome all by itself.
Thank you for sharing this recipe. Looking forward to trying some of your others.
Garry Childs says
February 27, 2018 atMade this two nights in a row. My wife and friends loved it. Extremely delicious.
Karina says
February 28, 2018 atThat is great to hear! I am glad that they all loved it!
Glenzito says
February 21, 2018 atHi.Karina,
I will be making this soon , and sure it will be great like all your other recipes.
Gem Crawford says
February 16, 2018 atMade this for the family. They loved it!!!
Karina says
February 18, 2018 atThat is so great to hear! Thanks for sharing!
Erica says
February 16, 2018 atThank you so much for the recipe. I made this for V-day and it was absolutely tasty!
Karina says
February 16, 2018 atThat is great to hear! I love this idea for Valentines Day! Thanks so much for sharing!
Wendy says
February 15, 2018 atI made this for dinner tonight! Excelent!
Karina says
February 16, 2018 atYAY! So glad to hear!
Gail says
February 14, 2018 atI made this for dinner tonight, it was easy and sooo very good. I’ll be making this again soon.
Karina says
February 14, 2018 atThat is great to hear! I am so glad that it was a simple dinner for you! Thanks so much for sharing!
Rhonda Sullivan says
February 14, 2018 atI made the Chicken with Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Parmesan Sauce a few months ago. It was awesome! Definitely looking forward to trying the no cream version.
Karina says
February 14, 2018 atYAY! That is great to hear! Thanks for sharing!