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creamy tuscan chicken

(5 ratings)
Northwestgal avatar
Recipe by
Vickie Parks
@Northwestgal
Renton, WA

A delicious one-pan dinner (which makes for easier clean-up). It's a recipe I've had for years and make as often as possible because it's so delicious and easy to make. I never posted it before now, because I always made it by memory without following a recipe. But the last few times I made it, I wrote down the ingredients and steps, so I could post the recipe. I sometimes add peas, halved green olives, or other ingredients, depending on what sounds good at the time. But this is the basic version that my family likes the most. Slice a fresh Italian baguette to soak up the sauce.

(5 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Saute

Ingredients For creamy tuscan chicken

  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 4
    chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 pkg
    fettuccine or linguine pasta (8 oz)
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 c
    heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    dry white wine, optional
  • 1/2 c
    low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp
    dried basil
  • 1 tsp
    dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 tsp
    rosemary, slightly crushed
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 - 1 Tbsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 c
    grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 c
    fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1/2 c
    sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced

How To Make creamy tuscan chicken

  • 1
    Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and sear chicken until lightly golden, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  • 2
    Remove chicken to platter.
  • 3
    Prepare pasta according to package directions just until al dente (don't overcook). Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
  • 4
    Add garlic to the same skillet that was used to brown the chicken. Sauté garlic for 1 minute.
  • 5
    Then add cream, wine (if using), chicken broth, basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Whisk until the cream starts to thicken; about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • 6
    Once the cream is slightly thickened, add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Let the mixture simmer until the spinach wilts.
  • 7
    Return chicken to skillet and simmer chicken in the creamy sauce until fully cooked, about 15 to 20 minutes longer (depending on the thickness of chicken breasts). Spoon sauce over chicken while it simmers for full flavor benefit.
  • 8
    To serve, divide the pasta among 4 individual plates. Top each with a chicken breast, and spoon the pan sauce over each chicken serving. Serve immediately.
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