Creamy Tuscan chicken made with tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. This easy, restaurant-style dinner is perfect for special meals at home.

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Tuscan Chicken Recipe

This Tuscan chicken made with a creamy Parmesan sauce and sun-dried tomatoes with spinach is one of my favorite cozy, restaurant-style dinners to make at home. Along with chicken madeira and chicken marsala, it is one of those comforting recipes that feels special without being complicated.

The flavor combination was made popular by Olive Garden and is always a hit with my family. They love it so much that I even turned it into a creamy Tuscan chicken pasta. If you love marry me chicken, this recipe is very similar and just as much of a family favorite.

Ingredient Notes

Ingredients for Tuscan chicken including chicken breasts, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, cream, garlic, and seasonings.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

  • Chicken: You’ll need large boneless skinless chicken breasts. They’ll be sliced crosswise into thinner cutlets for even cooking.
  • Aromatics and seasoning: Salt, pepper, onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes: Drained and chopped. If using dried tomatoes not packed in oil, add a bit more oil to the skillet.
  • Spinach: Baby spinach is just the thing. It’ll save you from having to chop up larger leaves.
  • For the cream sauce: Heavy cream, chicken broth or dry white wine and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • You’ll also need: Olive oil and butter for searing the chicken and sauteing the aromatics and some fresh parsley for garnish.

How to Make Tuscan Chicken

Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper then sear in a large skillet heated with olive oil and butter. Remove when cooked through. In the same pan, sauté onion then add garlic followed by tomatoes and Italian seasoning.

Golden seared chicken cutlets cooking in a skillet seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, then using a wooden spoon deglaze the pan. Whisk in the heavy cream and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Simmer and cook until thick, season to taste.

Creamy Tuscan sauce whisked in a skillet with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Italian seasoning.

Stir in the spinach and let it wilt then add chicken back to the skillet. Spoon the creamy Parmesan sauce overtop and allow the chicken to heat through again.

Spoon lifting a seared chicken cutlet coated in creamy Tuscan sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.

Recipe Tips

  • A thicker sauce. Whisk in 1-2 teaspoons of flour while sauce is simmering. A gluten-free alternative would be to use cornstarch.
  • Adding veggies. Toss in some sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, or green peas with the onions.
  • Even cooking. It’s important to ensure your chicken breasts are sliced evenly. If you find there are thicker areas, use a mallet to pound into an even thickness.
  • Safe to eat. The chicken should have an internal temperature of 165°F when it’s ready.
  • Use salmon instead like I do in my Tuscan salmon recipe.

Tuscan Chicken Serving Suggestions

A basket of artisan bread on the table is always a good idea. You can also serve it over a bed of pasta or mashed potatoes.

If you’re keeping things low carb you could opt for cauliflower rice, or no starch at all and serve it with a side salad of your choosing.

Creamy Tuscan chicken served on a white plate with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a rich Parmesan sauce.

More chicken recipes to try: baked Swiss cheese chicken, cream cheese stuffed chicken breast and chicken piccata recipe.

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Spoon lifting a seared chicken cutlet coated in creamy Tuscan sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

5 from 14 votes
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Creamy Tuscan chicken made with tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. A restaurant-style dinner with minimal effort!
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Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • Salt and pepper , to taste
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts , 2 large breasts
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes , drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning , more to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup chicken broth , or dry white wine
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1-2 cups baby spinach
  • Freshly parsley , for garnish

Instructions

  • Slice: Cut the chicken in half length wise to create 4 thin pieces.
  • Season: Sprinkle salt and peper on both sides of the chicken.
  • Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chicken. Cook each side until golden browned and the internal temp reaches 165°F. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Sauté: In the same pan, sauté the onion until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add in tomatoes and Italian seasoning.
  • Creamy Sauce: Slowly whisk in the chicken broth. Then whisk in the heavy cream and 1/2 cup cheese. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for a few minutes to thicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Combine: Add spinach and allow to wilt. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Spoon over top.
  • Serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or basil if desired.

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Notes

Thickening: If you’d like a thicker sauce, whisk in 1-2 teaspoons of cornstarch or flour while it is simmering. 
Veggies: Feel free to add in sliced mushrooms or bell peppers with the onions for extra veggies.
Serving: We love to serve this chicken over pasta or mashed potatoes.
Storage: Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 31g, Fat: 35g, Saturated Fat: 19g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 132mg, Sodium: 480mg, Potassium: 847mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 2110IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 282mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.