Creamy One Pan Tuscan Chicken

Creamy Chicken and Spinach

It’s no secret that I love making food, but sometimes after a day of recipe testing, the last thing I want to do is cook dinner. That’s why recipes like Creamy Tuscan Chicken come in handy for those busy nights when I want a delicious, satisfying meal without a lot of work!

While it’s beautiful and tasty enough to serve to company, it’s also easy enough to whip up on any weeknight after the family comes home from work or school.

What is Tuscan Chicken?

This creamy chicken dish is believed to have originated in the Tuscan region of Italy. It’s made with lightly pan-fried chicken cutlets, creamy asiago cream sauce, and loaded with sundried tomatoes, spinach, and mushrooms.

I appreciate that this came together quickly – great for a weeknight meal! The sun dried tomatoes really gave a pop of flavor that contrasted nicely with the rich cream sauce. Definitely making again!

– Amy

One Pan Tuscan Chicken Ingredients

Chicken

• skinless chicken breasts
• sea salt
• ground black pepper
• garlic powder
• all-purpose flour
• olive oil

Sauce

• chicken broth
• garlic
• heavy cream
• kosher salt
• ground black pepper
• Italian seasonings
• Asiago cheese
• baby spinach
• sun-dried tomatoes
• baby bella mushrooms
• fresh parsley
• Parmesan Cheese

How To Make Tuscan Chicken Skillet

Begin with Chicken

This simple recipe is made with chicken cutlets that are seasoned and dredged with flour.

1. Slice the chicken breasts in half to create 4 thin cutlets. Season the chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Spread the flour out on a medium plate and coat each of the chicken cutlets with flour.
3. Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached, and it’s no longer pink in the center.
5. Remove the chicken from the pan and transfer to a plate.

Then Make the Sauce

This is a simple sauce made by deglazing the pan with chicken broth after cooking the chicken, so you get all the tasty bits. Then, heavy cream, Asiago cheese, and garlic make up the rest of this rich and delicious sauce recipe. Add a twist by stirring in a few tablespoons of Dairy Free Pesto.

1. Add the garlic and chicken broth to the pan and use a wooden spatula to scrape and deglaze the bottom of the pan. Allow the broth to come to a simmer.
2. Add in the Heavy Cream, salt, pepper, Italian seasonings, and asiago cheese. Stir frequently until the cheese has melted. Bring the creamy mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently.
3. Add in the vegetables and continue to stir until the sauce begins to thicken and the fresh spinach begins to wilt. Add the chicken back into the pan and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes in the creamy sauce.
4. Serve by itself with a salad or with pasta. Garnish with parsley and add Parmesan cheese and additional salt and pepper to taste.

What to serve with Creamy Tuscan Chicken

We love serving this Creamy Tuscan Chicken over pasta, but it’s also delicious on it’s own and served with steamed vegetables and garlic bread for soaking up any extra sauce – trust me, you won’t want to leave a drop behind!

Serve it over pasta or alongside Sauteed Mushroom and Garlic Breadsticks for a delicious dinner!

How To Store Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

While this dish is best fresh, it can be frozen for up to 3 months. I recommend cooking and allowing to cool slightly before transferring to a freezer bag, making sure to squeeze out any excess air. Place it in the fridge to cool completely then transfer to the freezer.

Reheating Tuscan Chicken with Spinach and Sundried Tomatoes

Reheat in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes until the center of the chicken is warm.

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