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 Garlic Butter Tuscan 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 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts large, halved horizontally to make 4 fillets, I use 2 large breasts - 12 oz or 350 grams each
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to your tastes
- ¾ teaspoon cracked pepper adjust to your tastes
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
- 3 tablespoons reserved sun dried tomato oil or olive oil, divided
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons garlic 6 cloves, minced
- 5 oz sun dried tomato strips in oil drained, reserve 3 tablespoons of oil for cooking
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream or thickened cream, or evaporated milk for lower calorie/fat
- 3 cups spinach
- ½ cup parmesan cheese fresh grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, 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
- ½ cup white wine (allow to reduce to half after adding in the garlic)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (after the parmesan cheese)
Petunia says
This is a family favorite. Everyone gobbles it up when we make it. We serve it over creamy, Yukon gold mashed potatoes.
Laura says
I’m a bad cook but I made this tonight and it was delicious! I didn’t have onion powder so I fried some onion just after cooking the chicken and it turned out great. Also, I used smoked paprika and it was so flavoursome. The sauce ended up being quite thick and rich so I may add just a little water next time but I loved this and I’m proud I could make it. Will absolutely do again!
Rebecca says
Made exactly as posted. I hate when people do reviews and then re-engineer the entire recipe. Absolutely delicious and easy. I did simmer and reduce the sauce for 15 minutes and it was perfect! Definitely buy fresh pasta the sauce deserves it! Wouldn’t change a thing. Thanks for the recipe. Definitely a keeper.
Timi says
Needed to use up some cream so pulled stuff outa the freezer and made this. It’s a keeper!
I’m sure fresh ingredients will be even better! I will rotate this as dinner for guests it’s that good. Can not wait to try the shrimp version. 😋
Bailey says
This chicken is FABULOUS! Probably the best I’ve ever had, including restaurants – this chicken is better. My family loved it and are asking me to make it again already.
Substituted the jarred sun dried tomato strips for sun dried tomato paste – Classico brand, as I have picky eaters who don’t like tomato. Turned out fantastic. Thank you!
Cathy says
Excellent , tasty and comes together easy enough. Did with chicken thighs and equally as good as breasts!
Krista Kelley says
Made this a couple days ago for my husband. He loved it and now I making it again tonight for the family. The recipe was easy to follow and simple to make. It has great flavor and is very tasty. I want to try it with other proteins. It went well with parmesan risotto and a salad .
Holly S. says
Amazing flavor! Super easy and quick recipe. This did not disappoint! Might chop the sun dried tomatoes a bit before adding to disperse better in the sauce, but the recipe was basically perfect. Thank you!
Kat says
Absolutely delicious! Really loved the depth of flavor in this dish and I served it over palmini noodles. While this dish is perfect as is, it is very high calorie when using the heavy cream. I eat low carb but I’m mainly focusing on calorie counting atm but I definitely would like to eat a larger portion! So I think next time I’m going to opt for the evaporated milk or the 2 tablespoons of flour + milk method that someone else posted in these comments. Excellent dish and will definitely make this again!
Teresa says
I wish I could give this recipe 10 stars.