When you hear “Tuscan,” you just know the dish is going to be creamy and delicious! That’s definitely the case with this Easy Tuscan Chicken! Juicy, savory, seasoned chicken breasts are braised in a luxurious cream sauce infused with sharp parmesan and bright sun-dried tomatoes for that extra Italian kick. A little spinach wilted in the warm sauce adds just a touch of garden freshness, too! Easy Tuscan Chicken is amazing served over pasta, potatoes, or just eaten on its own! Get a taste of Tuscany here!
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 4 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
For the cream sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- pasta or potatoes, optional, to taste, cooked and warm, for serving
- fresh basil, optional, to taste, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2 –Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and cover them with a piece of plastic wrap.
Step 3 –Using a rolling pin, a smooth meat mallet, or a small frying pan, flatten the thicker side of the chicken so that it is more of an even thickness.
Step 4 –Place the chicken breasts in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 5 –Combine 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the Italian seasoning, the paprika, and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper.
Step 6 –Drizzle the chicken with the oil and rub it with the seasoning mixture.
Step 7 –Whisk together the heavy cream, the garlic, the cornstarch, the remaining salt, and the remaining pepper until combined.
Step 8 –Add the sun-dried tomatoes and the parmesan cheese into the sauce mixture.
Step 9 –Pour the sauce around the chicken in the baking dish.
Step 10 –Bake until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F internally in the thickest part of the meat, about 16-20 minutes.
Step 11 –Stir the spinach into the sauce.
Step 12 –Cover the pan and allow the chicken to rest until the spinach wilts, about 10 minutes.
Step 13 –Spoon the chicken and the sauce over the warm pasta.
Step 14 –Garnish with the fresh basil and serve.
