Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a rich and hearty dish inspired by the rustic flavours of the Tuscany region in Italy. Known for its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and colourful vegetables like spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, which are common to the Tuscany area, this dish is a perfect balance of comfort and elegance.
Frying the chicken in a pan
The Tuscany Region
Tuscany is located on the West Coast of Italy between Bologna and Rome and includes the cities of Florence, Siena and Pisa. We once had the extreme luck 🤣 to break down in Tuscany in a place called Buonconvento.
Although it does not sound very lucky, the advantage was that we had three days in this small village trying all the restaurants in the place, until we could organise a hire car. This more than made up for the damage done to our schedule. And the best thing was that our travel insurance paid for pretty much everything. Tuscany is really extremely beautiful and the Italian food in this area really is the best.
How best to cook this recipe
You can cook this recipe as a casserole in the oven, or on the hob in a pan. I tend to cook it on the hob so I can keep an eye on the thickness of the sauce. You can pair it with rice or pasta, or crusty fresh Italian bread. Tuscan chicken is a versatile recipe that can easily become a weeknight favourite. It has certainly become one of ours. It is very simple to make and perfect for family dinners. If you love one-pot meals, this is a must-try for easy preparation and cleanup.
The spinach and sun-dried tomatoes add a nice contrast to the creamy richness, making the dish both extremely flavourful and nutritious. Remember to add the spinach not too long before serving, as it will reduce a lot in the sauce.
For pasta lovers, this Creamy Tuscan chicken and pasta is a match made in heaven. Whether you prefer penne, fettuccine, spaghetti or any other pasta type, this dish combines al dente pasta with the creamy Tuscan sauce for a comforting, indulgent meal. Or if you eat it with just some tasty Italian bread, you can use the bread to mop up the wonderful sauce.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
If you’re looking for a new pasta dish to try, this Tuscan chicken recipe with pasta is a guaranteed hit.
If you do try this recipe, please let me know how you get on in the comments section below!
How to make Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken : A Flavourful Italian Comfort Dish
This Creamy Tuscan Chicken recipe contains delicious juicy and tender chicken breast cooked in a creamy parmesan, spinach and sun-dried tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut lengthways into strips.
- 1 medium sized onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 300 ml chicken stock
- 2 large handfuls baby spinach leaves
- 100g dried Italian tomatoes
- 400g cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules
- Italian herb seasoning
- 80g grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into strips, and cover them in the Italian herbs and season with salt and pepper. Then roll the chicken strips in the flour.
- Fry the chicken strips in the olive oil in a frying pan until browned on all sides. Then set aside on a plate.
- Add the chicken stock to a pan and put in the chopped onion and the mustard. Mix well and cook on a low heat for about 5 minutes. Then add the cream and the garlic granules and mix well. Cook for about 3 minutes then add the dried tomatoes and the parmesan to the sauce.
- Add the chicken back to the pan and simmer until the sauce thickens a little bit and the chicken is fully cooked. Then add the spinach to the pan and wait until it has reduced before serving.
Notes
Serve with a pasta of your choice or some crusty Italian bread.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 622Total Fat: 48gSaturated Fat: 27gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 778mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 2gSugar: 6gProtein: 32g
This nutrition information was automatically calculated by Nutritionix, but may not be 100% accurate.