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Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Zucchini

This Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Zucchini is rich, creamy, and packed with juicy chicken, tender zucchini, garlic, parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for easy chicken zucchini recipes, comforting dinners, and Tuscan-inspired meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Main Ingredients
  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 2 zucchini sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • Spinach
  • Mushrooms
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Fresh basil

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add sliced zucchini and cook for 4–5 minutes until slightly tender.
  5. Stir in garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour heavy cream into the skillet and stir gently.
  7. Add parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Simmer until sauce becomes smooth and slightly thickened.
  8. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
  9. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until warmed through.
  10. Garnish with basil or extra parmesan cheese if desired.
  11. Serve warm on its own or over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • Fresh parmesan cheese creates smoother sauce texture.
  • Chicken thighs may be substituted for extra juicy chicken.
  • Add spinach or mushrooms for more vegetables.
  • Great served over pasta for creamy Tuscan chicken pasta variation.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated up to 4 days.