Description
This Tuscan chicken with mushrooms recipe quickly became a family favorite, a dish that brings smiles and full bellies every time. It’s truly a simple pleasure, perfect for a weeknight but special enough for guests. This Tuscan chicken with mushrooms captures the heart of home cooking.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp Olive oil
8 oz Mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, chopped
1 cup Chicken broth
1/2 cup Heavy cream
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
4 cups Spinach, fresh (packed)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
To taste Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside
- Add sliced mushrooms to the same skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and browned
- Stir in minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for another minute until fragrant
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly
- Add fresh spinach to the sauce. Cook until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Spoon the creamy tuscan chicken with mushrooms sauce over the chicke
- Serve your delicious tuscan chicken with mushrooms immediately
Notes
This recipe is wonderfully adaptable: use chicken thighs for richer flavor, swap cremini mushrooms for shiitake or oyster, or substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce (though it may be less thick).
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat, or fresh basil, oregano, or artichoke hearts for extra flavor.
For best results, pat chicken dry before searing, avoid overcrowding the pan (cook in batches if needed), use freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and don’t overcook the spinach.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave, adding extra broth or cream if the sauce is too thick.
This dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, pasta (like fettuccine), a side salad, roasted asparagus, or green beans.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken, mushrooms, Tuscan, creamy, dinner, easy, weeknight