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    Ask Chef Dennis » Recipes » Main Meals » Poultry Recipes » Rustic Creamy Tuscan Chicken and Potatoes

    Rustic Creamy Tuscan Chicken and Potatoes

    Published: Jan 31, 2021 · Modified: Jun 23, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley · 51 Comments·This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    I love Italian Food and my Rustic Creamy Tuscan Chicken with red bliss potatoes, baby kale, and sundried tomatoes is delicious restaurant style dish that is perfect for weeknights or date night.

    Tuscan Chicken with potatoes on a white plate

    What ingredients do I need to make Creamy Tuscan Chicken?

    ingredients to make creamy tuscan chicken

    Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make my Skillet Chicken Gumbo. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.

    Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed the up cooking process, but it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

    Do I have to use Chicken Thighs to make Creamy Tuscan Chicken?

    No, you don’t. You can use boneless chicken breasts or a whole cut-up chicken instead of just thighs. The process is the same as long as you leave the skin on.

    **if you go with skinless breasts or thighs you don’t have to sear the chicken for as long since there isn’t any skin to crisp up.

    Can I make substitutions in this dish?

    You sure can! If you can’t find baby kale or prefer using spinach (or any other green) feel free to make the change. I like using baby kale because its more tender than the larger leaves.

    You can leave out the sun-dried tomatoes if you don’t like them or can’t find them. Or you can swap them out for cherry tomatoes. If you use cherry or grape tomatoes, cut them in half and use them more as a garnish. You can cook them but raw they will add a nice fresh pop to the dish.

    The bacon garnish is optional, or you can cook it with the shallots and garlic adding it directly to the sauce. You could also use chopped prosciutto as a garnish instead of bacon.

    If you like mushrooms, they would make a nice addition to the dish. Quartered, or cut in half would work well in the sauce, sauté them right before adding the shallots and garlic.

    You can also use any type of potato that you like or have on hand. If you don’t have any shallots, use chopped onion instead.

    How do I make Creamy Tuscan Chicken?

    seasoned chicken thighs on a white platter

    The first step is to preheat your oven to 375 F. Then season the chicken thighs on both sides with sea salt, black pepper and sweet paprika.

    crispy pan seared chicken thighs in a large skillet

    Add olive oil to a large skillet over high heat.

    Place the seasoned chicken skin side down into the hot skillet (be careful) and cook until nicely browned, about 4-5 minutes. Turn the chicken over once it has browned and cook the other side for 2 minutes.

    garlic and shallots in a large skillet

    Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside until needed. Discard all but one tablespoon of the oil from the skillet, the add the garlic and shallots to the oil. Let them cook for about one minute.

    heavy cream added to the skillet

    Next, add the heavy cream and chicken stock to the pan. Bring the mixture to a light boil, reduce the heat and allow the sauce to reduce for about five minutes until thickened.

    spinach and sun dried tomatoes added to the skillet

    Add the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce. Mix into the sauce and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes.

    cheese added to the pan of sauce.

    Remove the pan from the heat and add in the grated Romano cheese. Taste the sauce and re-season as needed.

    sauce added over potatoes in a baking dish

    Pour the sauce over the potatoes in the baking dish. I used a 10 inch square baking dish.

    seared chicken thighs added to the baking dish on top of the potatoes

    Place the seared chicken thighs on top of the potatoes mixture. Place the baking dish in the 375 degree preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender and the chicken is fully cooked.

    finished tuscan chicken sprinkled with parsley and bacon in the baking dish

    Garnish the chicken with the crispy bacon and chopped parsley.

    Tuscan Chicken with potatoes, baby kale and sun dried tomatoes on a white plate

    Wouldn’t your family love to sit down to this delicious chicken dish? I promise you won’t hear anyone say “Chicken Again?”.

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    5 from 41 votes

    Rustic Creamy Tuscan Chicken and Potatoes

    If you're looking for a delicious weeknight meal my Rustic Creamy Tuscan Chicken and Potatoes is sure to become a family favorite. Your family will love this simple country dish and you'll love how easy it is to make.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time1 hr 15 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 1035kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 8 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on.
    • 2½ cups red bliss potatoes or your favorite potato – rough cut
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tbsp garlic minced
    • 2 tbsp shallots minced
    • ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
    • 1½ cup chicken stock
    • 1½ cup heavy cream
    • 5 ounces Tuscan kale or your favorite green
    • ½ cup Romano cheese finely grated
    • sea salt & pepper to taste
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 3 slices bacon or pancetta – chopped (optional)
    • 1 tbsp parsley finely chopped as garnish
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    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 375 F;
    • Season the chicken thighs on both sides with sea salt, black pepper and sweet paprika.
    • Add olive oil to a large skillet over high heat.
    • Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet skin side down and cook until nicely browned for about 4-5 minutes. Turn the chicken over once it has browned and cook the other side for 2 minutes.
    • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside until needed.
    • Discard all but one tablespoon of the oil from the skillet. Add the garlic and shallots to the oil, allow to cook for a minute. Then add the heavy cream and chicken stock to the pan.
    • Bring the mixture to a light boil, reduce the heat and allow the sauce to reduce for about five minutes until thickened. Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce. Remove the pan from the heat.
    • Add the grated Romano cheese, and mix well. Taste the sauce and reseason as needed.
    • Place the cut potatoes into a baking dish so they make one layer in the baking dish.
      *If the potatoes are on top of each other you need a larger baking dish
    • Pour the sauce over the potatoes and place the chicken chicken thighs on top of the potatoes.
    • Place the baking dish in the 375 degree preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
      *use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees.
    • While your chicken is in the oven, add the chopped bacon to a clean skillet and cook until golden brown and crispy. Set aside until needed.
    • Serve the chicken with a portion of the potatoes. Garnish with the crispy bacon and chopped parsley.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1035kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 82g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 370mg | Sodium: 642mg | Potassium: 1411mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5503IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 289mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Comments

    1. Christine Comella

      March 13, 2021 at 11:58 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious and so much flavor!

      Reply
    2. Katie

      February 09, 2021 at 1:51 pm

      5 stars
      Oh man, I love a creamy sauce with chicken. And those red skinned potatoes look amazing! Pinning for some weekend cooking.

      Katie xoxo

      Reply
    3. Ramona

      February 08, 2021 at 3:53 am

      5 stars
      This made a delicious dinner last week and since it was such a hit , I’m making it again tonight. Really easy and delicious recipe. Thank you for sharing ☺️

      Reply
    4. Jamie

      February 08, 2021 at 2:01 am

      5 stars
      My family loves anything that has chicken and potatoes so this recipe is a keeper! It’s such a great combination of flavors and that’s so satisfying, especially during the winter!

      Reply
    5. Kari Heron

      February 07, 2021 at 7:12 pm

      5 stars
      CHef Dennis, I can always count on you to deliver a recipe that is easy to follow and produces spectacular results. Another winner here.

      Reply
    6. Naiby

      February 07, 2021 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      I’m enticed by your creamy sauce. I’ve been to Tuscan and I loved everything I ate there. I’m sure this tastes amazing too.

      Reply
      • Kris

        March 15, 2022 at 11:22 am

        5 stars
        An ultimate comfort food. I had to modify the recipe because there is not a chance to find Romana cheese in a small town in Ireland. I got grated Grana Padano and it worked well. If you have small kids this recipe is pefect.

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        • Chef Dennis Littley

          March 15, 2022 at 2:14 pm

          Grana Padano is a good substitute, and I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the dish! I hope you find more recipes on my blog to try

    7. Jacqueline Debono

      February 07, 2021 at 3:57 pm

      5 stars
      I just love making creamy baked chicken dishes. This one sounds delicious. I love the addition of sundried tomatoes!

      Reply
    8. Kushigalu

      February 07, 2021 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      Chicken and potatoes are one of the best combo for any meal. This dish looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    9. Julie @ Running in a Skirt

      February 06, 2021 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      What a great chicken recipe! I love how you put the creamy sauce with it to make chicken an elevated meal. Will make this again soon.

      Reply
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