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Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Spinach and Artichokes

Published: Nov 02, 2019 | 28 Comments

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a quick and easy one-pot meal that will become one of your favorite dinners!  The garlic cream sauce is made with spinach, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers.

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

If you love Italian-style recipes, give a try to this pan-seared Tuscan chicken.  What makes it special and different from many other recipes is that the creamy garlic sauce uses a wide array of vegetables: spinach, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes.  Capers add a little tang to the already flavorful sauce.

In this one-pan recipe, the boneless and skinless chicken breasts are coated with Italian seasoning and then quickly seared before being smothered in a silky garlic Tuscan cream sauce. The cooked chicken has a perfect texture: soft and juicy, without a hint of dryness.

The recipe takes only 30 minutes. It’s a great family-friendly weeknight dinner that incorporates many veggies and tastes like something from a high-end restaurant.  This is a low-carb and gluten-free recipe.

Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Spinach, Artichokes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Capers

This recipe is similar to the Tuscan salmon recipe I posted a while back – it features a similar sauce with the same veggies.  If you love veggies, serve this creamy Tuscan chicken with sautéed spinach or Asiago roasted broccoli (you can also use Parmesan instead of Asiago).

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Tips for searing chicken

  • What type of chicken to use? Use thinly sliced skinless boneless chicken breasts.
  • Pat dry chicken. Make sure the chicken breasts are completely thawed.  Pat dry the chicken with paper towels to get rid of extra moisture.
  • What pan to use. Use a large skillet (stainless steel, cast iron, or non-stick).
  • What temperature? Heat the pan on medium-high heat until hot, and then add olive oil.  Immediately add seasoned chicken breasts.
  • How long to sear? Sear for about 4 minutes on one side on medium-high heat, then turn over to the other side and sear for another 4 minutes.  In this particular recipe, the chicken will continue cooking in the sauce until it’s completely cooked through.

Garlic cream sauce for chicken

The cream sauce is made with heavy cream, garlic, and veggies.  There is no flour or cheese used.   It’s a gluten-free, low-carb sauce.   Chicken breasts are generously coated with the sauce which helps to keep the chicken moist, tender, and flavorful.

How to make creamy Tuscan chicken

1. Season chicken on both sides with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, and other spices.

2. Sear the chicken in 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat, about 4 minutes on each side.

Seared chicken in a skillet

Sear the chicken in a large skillet

3. Remove the chicken from the skillet.

4. To the same, now empty, skillet, add minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped artichokes, capers. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute on medium heat.

Sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, capers in a skillet

Sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, capers in a skillet.

5. Add fresh spinach.

Spinach, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, capers in a skillet

Spinach, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, capers in a skillet

6. Cook until the spinach wilts, for a couple of minutes, on medium heat.

Wilted spinach with other veggies in a skillet

Wilted spinach with other veggies in a skillet

7.  To make the sauce, add 1 cup of heavy cream and paprika to the skillet with sautéed vegetables. Bring to simmer. Simmer for about 1 minute, stirring. Season with salt, if desired. Add more paprika, if you like.

Cream sauce in a skillet

The cream sauce in a skillet

8. Add cooked chicken to the skillet with the cream sauce.

9. Spoon the sauce over the chicken, and simmer for about 2 minutes (or more), until the chicken is warmed up and completely cooked through. Season with salt, if needed.

Creamy Tuscan chicken

Creamy Tuscan chicken

What to serve with creamy Tuscan chicken

  • Green Veggies.  The garlic cream sauce will work great over roasted green veggies.  I recommend roasting or steaming broccoli, asparagus, or green beans.  You can also serve the chicken over sauteed spinach, kale, or Swiss chard.
  • Pasta.  What can be more perfect than pairing some pasta or ravioli with the delicious Tuscan cream sauce and the chicken?  Use thin pasta, such as angel hair or spaghetti.  You can use many types of store-bought ravioli with this recipe.  You can also make your own homemade ravioli if you like.
  • Spaghetti Squash.  For a healthier side dish, roast spaghetti squash in the oven and then scrape out the spaghetti squash strands with the fork.
  • Zucchini Noodles.  Another healthy alternative is to use zucchini noodles.  You can buy those in the store or make them yourself!

Other creamy chicken recipes

Chicken is an excellent source of protein, and when prepared appropriately it makes a great addition to your diet.   Here are some ideas for your next weeknight dinner:

  • Chicken Thighs with Creamy Bacon Mushroom Thyme Sauce
  • Chicken and Bacon with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
  • Skillet Chicken Thighs with Creamy Tomato Basil Spinach Sauce

Other Italian-inspired recipes

Italian recipes are always flavorful and often feature a cream sauce and/or lots of veggies.  That’s why they are a great choice for a delicious family dinner!  Below are my favorites:

  • Creamy Tuscan Salmon
  • Italian Ravioli with Spinach, Artichokes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Capers
  • Linguine with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Spinach and Artichokes
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Spinach, Artichokes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Capers.   The chicken is coated with Italian seasoning,  is quickly pan-seared and then covered in a delicious garlic cream sauce.  The chicken breasts are moist and tender.  This family weeknight dinner is ready in just 30 minutes!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 people
Author: Julia
Ingredients
Chicken
  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless (thin)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (dried herbs: thyme, basil, oregano, rosemary)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garlic Cream Sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes chopped (about 1/4 cup)
  • 14 oz artichoke hearts drained and chopped (1 can or about 1 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons capers drained
  • 6 oz spinach fresh
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • salt to taste
Instructions
How to sear chicken
  1. Season the chicken on both sides with salt, paprika, coarse black pepper, garlic flakes, Italian seasoning.  

  2. Heat the large skillet on medium-high heat until hot.  Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

  3. When the oil is hot, add the chicken. Sear for about 4 minutes on medium-high heat.

  4. Reduce heat to medium.  Flip the chicken to the other side. Sear for another 5 minutes on medium heat.

  5. Remove the chicken from the skillet.

How to make garlic cream sauce
  1. To the same, now empty, skillet, add minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped artichokes, capers. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute on medium heat.

  2. Add fresh spinach.  Cook until the spinach wilts, for a couple of minutes, on medium heat.

  3. To the skillet with sautéed vegetables, add 1 cup of heavy cream and paprika. Bring to simmer. Simmer for about 1 minute, stirring. Season with salt, if needed. Add more paprika, if you like.

Assembly
  1. Add cooked chicken to the skillet with the cream sauce.

  2. Spoon the sauce over the chicken, and simmer for about 2 minutes (or more), until the chicken is warmed up and completely cooked through. 

  3. Season with salt, if needed.

Filed Under: Artichokes, Chicken Recipes, Dinner, Gluten Free, Recipe, Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Vegetables Published: Nov 02, 2019 28 Comments

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  1. Rachel Bennett

    Dec 21, 2020 at 9:43 pm

    Made this dish tonight and it was so quick and delicious! Will definitely made it again!

    Reply
    • Julia

      Dec 21, 2020 at 10:57 pm

      Rachel, I am so happy to hear you liked this recipe! Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing such a wonderful review! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Denise

    Nov 29, 2020 at 11:23 pm

    Made this yesterday, didn’t have capers so omitted them. Very good!

    Reply
  3. Karen

    Nov 15, 2020 at 7:15 pm

    This is just like my favorite chicken dish at our local Italian restaurant! Covid has me trying out recipes at home and I CAN NOT BELIEVE how great this turned out. Excellent recipe!!! Thanks Julia!!!

    Reply
    • Julia

      Nov 16, 2020 at 1:39 pm

      Karen, thank you so much for such a positive comment! So glad you enjoyed this dish! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Norma Vandermeulen

    Nov 07, 2020 at 7:09 pm

    Hi! this was absolutely delicious! I used trout, and it was great! thanks for sharing! Will definitely make this again!

    Reply
    • Julia

      Nov 14, 2020 at 7:47 pm

      Thank you, Norma, for sharing such positive feedback! I bet the sauce was so good with trout!

      Reply
  5. AprilW

    Nov 04, 2020 at 11:16 am

    I made this recipe last night. This just popped up on my FB page and OMGoodness I am so thankful that it did. My husband and I absolutely loved it. It was SO EASY TOO!!! I will be making it again and again, I can promise that. I will be going through your Pinterest for sure and making more yummies soon.

    Reply
    • Julia

      Nov 14, 2020 at 8:09 pm

      April, your comment made my day! Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing such positive feedback! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Da Cipriano

    Oct 09, 2020 at 8:56 am

    Hi Julia. this looks so yummy!! I really like your site and posts, the recipes and images are fantastic and inspiring. I will definitely try it. Keep up the good work and stay safe!! Da Cipriano

    Reply
  7. Kristi

    Sep 12, 2020 at 5:34 pm

    Julia, I have wanted to try this recipe for the longest time. IDK what took me so long, but I finally made it today, and we absolutely LOVED it. It will become part of our rotation! Well done!

    Reply
  8. Mary

    Jul 23, 2020 at 4:37 pm

    Thanks so much!

    Reply
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