Creamy Tuscan chicken

What is Tuscan chicken?

Tuscan chicken is an Italian-inspired dish consisting of chicken in a creamy sauce flavoured with parmesan cheese, sundried tomatoes, garlic, onions and spinach. The chicken breasts are first coated in flour, oregano and paprika before being pan-fried until golden brown, and then simmered in the sauce.

Tips for how to make Tuscan chicken

• Cooking with skin-on chicken breasts adds a greater depth of flavour to the dish. Brown the chicken evenly to render the fat slightly and create more flavour throughout the dish.
• Take care not to boil the sauce vigorously once the cream has been added to prevent it from splitting.
• Cook with a dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio to cut through the richness of the sauce. Simmer the sauce for a few minutes once the wine has been added to reduce the bitterness in the alcohol.

Can I make this dish ahead?

Make this Tuscan chicken up to 2 days in advance and store covered in the fridge. Reheat on the hob in a covered saucepan over a low-medium heat until piping hot.

How to freeze Tuscan chicken

Once fully cooled, the Tuscan chicken can be frozen for up to 1 month.

Freeze in an airtight container and defrost fully overnight in the fridge before gently reheating covered on the hob on a low-medium heat until piping hot.

What to serve with Tuscan chicken

This dish works well with anything that acts as a medium to soak up the creamy sauce. This could include rice, lentils, polenta, mashed potatoes, gnocchi and various pastas. Alternatively, we recommend serving with a good chunk of crusty bread or sourdough.

In terms of sides, this dish pairs well with a fresh salad to balance the creaminess. This could include our kale salad, chickpea salad, 10-minute couscous salad or a Tuscan-inspired panzanella.