Garlic Tuscan Chicken Recipe
This delicious recipe serves 4 people. It combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy, flavorful sauce, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- cup chicken broth
- cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
Directions:
Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken breasts and cook until they are browned and no longer pink in the center, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add the heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Whisk the sauce over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until it begins to thicken.
Step 3: Add the chopped spinach and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Let the mixture simmer for about 1 minute, or until the spinach starts to wilt.
Step 4: Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through and fully coated with the creamy sauce.
Cooks Note:
You can substitute salmon for chicken in this recipe. If using salmon, poach or bake it separately and prepare the sauce independently.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 505
- Fat: 35g
- Carbs: 7g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 179mg
- Sodium: 541mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Vitamin C: 5mg
- Calcium: 186mg
- Iron: 2mg
- Potassium: 557mg
Comments
bocatory
10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM
Made the recipe just as written. Awesome and so easy. That says a lot from someone who is challenged in the kitchen. Will make again!
CozySlaw5167
08/03/2022 02:12:32 AM
I double or double+half the sauce for serving over pasta or noodles. Drain off all but 2-3 TBSP of chicken drippings before making the sauce, otherwise your saucewill be thin and watery. And be sure to squeeze out the liquid if using frozen spinach, too.
Kristen
10/28/2024 09:26:42 PM
This was very good! Edits: I chopped the chicken into chunks, added the whole 14.5 ounce can of of chicken broth, stirred in a 16-oz. package of gnocchi, and substituted jarred, roasted red peppers for the sun-dried tomatoes. Oh, and I added more garlic and Parmesan cheese. It turned out great, and made enough for my husband and I to have leftovers the next day.
Sabra Dagel Lamar
05/22/2024 10:19:52 PM
I make it often, but with one satisfying change. After removing the chicken from the pan, I prepare the sauce with a little more chicken broth and add gnocchi. Then add chicken back to the pan with the sauce and gnocchi.
Suzanne McAnally
07/14/2023 11:58:29 PM
It was good. I used chicken tenders and fresh garlic instead of the powder. I thought the parmesan took over and will make it again next time using on 1/4 cup of that. I used a tiny bit of corn starch to thicken the sauce. Served it over linguini.
Andrea22
04/20/2020 11:53:11 PM
Delicious and super easy base recipe! Pretty enough to serve to guests. I doubled the sauce as others suggested. Here’s the changes I made: - cooked chicken with a little salt and poultry seasoning, set aside, drained most of the liquid from pan - added 0.5 teaspoon dried minced garlic to pan and cooked until fragrant (a few seconds) - Instead of 2 C cream (didn’t have) I used 1 can cream of mushroom soup and about 0.75 C milk - used 1 C chicken broth, added garlic powder, dried basil, and oregano a little less than 0.25 teaspoon each - did half of cheese as Parmesan and half as fresh grated Asiago, probably used a cup total - cooked and whisked sauce for about 10 minutes on medium until thickened - added 1.5-2 C colorful medley cherry/grape sized tomatoes And cooked until about to burst (maybe 5ish minutes) - added chicken to warm and soak up sauce about 3 minutes - took out some sauce, chicken, tomatoes for kids - added About 1 large handful of frozen chopped spinach enough to make it super colorful and pretty, about 1-2 minutes until warmed Served on Thin spaghetti
lakegirl
12/20/2023 10:56:57 PM
This is Amazing!!! And SO FAST!!! I just added more liquid (both broth and heavy crème) for more sauce, which I do for every recipe. Added more cheese also to adjust for the added liquid. This is like a five star restaurant meal! Thank you!
mlmcordickcogecoca
05/06/2024 03:34:23 PM
My family loved it. I, however did make some substitutions. I used chicken thighs, because they stay juicy, white wine, instead of broth and roasted red peppers instead of the tomatoes.. I served it with a leaf lettuce salad with a sharp dressing and garlic bread
Sheri
05/03/2020 03:07:15 AM
I'm a pretty seasoned cook. Made as written. Knew before adding the italian seasoning that it was too much. 1/2 teaspoon would have been plenty. I realize that it's garlic tuscan chicken, but I would have halved the garlic as well. Additionally, I prefer to cook with fresh garlic as I'm not a big fan of garlic powder. That being said, it was good, just not a 5 star recipe. I'll try it again with the noted adjustments.
Holly S.
08/29/2020 10:10:17 PM
This is a fabulous recipe. I double the recipe and serve it with angel hair pasta. Sometimes I substitute the chicken for Italian sausage. I cook it separately from the sauce, slice it, and add it when I add the spinach. It's a household favorite.
FireMedic
03/03/2025 12:09:17 AM
Made it almost exactly, except I heated fresh garlic in the pan before adding the cream, etc.; and added extra tomatoes/ spinach. My only issue was that there was not nearly enough! Family tore it up!
mamajam
07/27/2025 07:35:34 PM
Made as written. Needed at minimum s/p and added more garlic. Would make again with some tweaks
PoliteTimer3253
07/10/2025 10:52:30 PM
Might serve over pasta next time.
John M
06/18/2025 10:36:48 AM
Simplicity is what makes this dish fantastic. Substituted fresh cherry tomatoes for the sundried tomatoes. Cut them and sauteed them after removing chicken in same pan for about 5 minutes. Served with bow tie pasta. I was a hit!
George Martinez
05/11/2025 12:47:04 AM
Bro, I can’t stop thinking about making it again.
Frank Walker
03/05/2025 11:46:05 PM
Even my cousin asked for the recipe.
Trish-the-Dish
01/15/2025 01:30:33 AM
4 1/2 stars. This was a nice recipe for a weeknight meal. I added extra spinach, and seasoned the chicken prior to cooking it. Otherwise, the recipe was made as written.
Gayle Coutts
01/11/2025 08:10:34 AM
delicious, so creamy and we all loved it. will do again.
Betsy Harding
12/21/2024 03:46:18 PM
I will definitely make this again. Next time, I'm going to use real garlic and add a half teaspoon of lemon.
QuirkyZest9491
12/17/2024 12:22:02 AM
Very easy added salt and pepper to chicken before cooking it, and paprika to sauce. Used whole spinach. Turned out amazing