Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Mushrooms and Sausage
This Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Mushrooms and Sausage is a one-pot meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is browned in a skillet and then simmered in a creamy sauce with mushrooms, sausage, and Parmesan cheese. The result is a flavorful and comforting dish that's sure to please the whole family.
The origins of Creamy Tuscan Chicken are shrouded in mystery, but it is believed to have originated in the Tuscany region of Italy. The dish is typically made with chicken, sausage, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, and it is often served over pasta or rice. Our version of Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a bit more streamlined than the traditional recipe, but it still has all the flavor and comfort of the original. We use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for convenience, and we cook the sausage and mushrooms in the same skillet as the chicken to save on dishes. The result is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chicken and sausage to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
  3. Add the mushrooms, onion, and garlic to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are softened.
  4. Stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve over pasta or rice.
Why It Works
  • Browning the chicken and sausage in the skillet before simmering it in the sauce gives it a nice crispy texture.
  • Using a combination of chicken broth and heavy cream creates a flavorful and creamy sauce.
  • Adding Parmesan cheese at the end of cooking gives the dish a rich and cheesy flavor.