Tuscan Chicken Recipe • Longbourn Farm (2024)

06/01/22 | 30 Minutes or Less, Main Dish,

Creamy Tuscan chicken is easy to make and packed with flavor! Sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and a creamy sauce make this quick dish irresistible.

While I’m sure that we would all love to be able to pack our bags and jet across the ocean to Italy, it’s never as simple as that. Work, schedules, family, and money, all play a huge role in our travel plans. So chances are, we don’t have any travel-filled adventures planned anytime soon.

Why you will love this Chicken Toscana

• It’s rich and creamy. Combining chicken stock, heavy cream, and white wine to give you a rich and creamy Tuscan chicken dish that is sure to be a favorite at the dinner table. Not a big fan of white wine? That’s okay because it’s completely optional.
• It’s a one-pan meal. Being able to cook this dish from start to finish in one pan is an additional benefit. Not only are you saving hundreds of dollars by not buying a plane ticket, but you’re also saving yourself from needing to clean a ton of dishes!

Tuscan Creamy Chicken Ingredients

• Olive oil
• Chicken breasts
• Basil
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Garlic cloves
• White wine *optional
• Heavy cream
• Chicken broth
• Sun-dried tomatoes
• Spinach
• Parsley

For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

Substitutions for Creamy Tuscan Chicken

• If desired, you can swap out the spinach for kale. The green color from both leafy greens will look incredible in this dish and the flavor change is minor.
• For an alcohol-free option, use chicken or vegetable stock in place of the wine.

How to make Tuscan Chicken

1. Add your olive oil to a saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. In a small bowl combine the basil, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over the top of your chicken.
3. Place the chicken into the heated pan and brown it well on both sides.
4. Add in the garlic and wine. Allow the liquid to simmer until it has almost completely been reduced.
5. Add in the broth, cream, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.
6. Allow the sauce to simmer until it has slightly thickened and reduced. The chicken should be cooked through. This will take about 6-8 minutes.
7. Add parsley for garnish and serve.
8. Enjoy!

What to serve with this Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe

Tuscan Chicken Recipe Tips

• You will not be cooking the chicken entirely at the browning steps. You will simply be searing in the juices and creating a nice crust on the breasts. The remainder of the chicken will be fully cooked through as it simmers in the sauce in the pan.
• Different sized chicken breasts may cook at different speeds so the cooking time in this recipe is approximate and may vary. Smaller chicken cuts (like tenders) will cook much quicker than larger ones.
• If necessary, trim your chicken breasts so that they are more even in size so that they can cook evenly.

Tuscan Chicken Recipe FAQ

With this creamy Tuscan garlic chicken, you can bring in all of the delicious flavors of Italy as you daydream of the Italian villas, vineyards, and countryside. If you’re looking for a delicious side, try this Creamy Shrimp Risotto recipe!

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