What to Serve with Tuscan Chicken

We love chicken for dinner! Check out our delicious Creamy Tuscan Chicken with sundried tomatoes in a Parmesan cream sauce for an awesome dinner recipe everyone will love.

But just what to serve with Tuscan Chicken?

Here are Some of Our Top Picks on What to Serve with Tuscan Chicken

1. Spaghetti

We love thin spaghetti or Vermicelli spaghetti.

Cook spaghetti in salted water according to package directions. Drain well and put pasta back into the pot. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pasta. Stir to combine. Our top pick for side dish for Tuscan Chicken.

2. Tuscan White Beans with Fresh Sage

Learn how to make these easy white beans that are delicious side dish to Tuscan Chicken and also easy on the budget.

As a rule, Tuscan cooking is neither fussy nor complicated. It does not rely on expensive ingredients, heavy sauces, or elaborate presentations to shine. Instead, these recipes often feature high-quality local ingredients combined in delicious, yet elegantly simple, ways.

This recipe is no exception. Here, humble white beans are infused with the flavors of garlic, fresh herbs, and spices, then topped off by a drizzle of the high-quality extra virgin olive oil for which Tuscany is known.

This classic side dish pairs well with any number of entrees, including many types of chicken, beef, pork, and seafood. When making this dish, it’s always a good idea to prepare more beans than you think you’ll need. Leftovers can be added to salads, stews, and soups, such as this delicious Rustic Tuscan White Bean Soup. <>

Time-Saving Tip: if you don’t have time to soak beans overnight, add them to a large pot and cover with 3” of cold water. Bring to a rapid boil over high heat for one minute, then remove from heat. Cover and set aside for at least one hour before draining.

Prep time: 10 minutes + soaking time
Cook time: 1½ – 2 hours
Makes approximately 6½ -7 cups

Ingredients:

3 cups dried white beans (preferably cannellini), rinsed and picked over
Cold water, to cover
2 tablespoons olive oil
6-8 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 bay leaves
10-12 large fresh sage leaves
2 large sprigs fresh thyme
2 large sprigs fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons sea salt
15-20 whole black peppercorns
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons high-quality extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. Add rinsed beans to a large bowl and cover with cold water. Cover and set aside for at least 8 hours or overnight.

2. Drain and rinse beans and transfer to a large stock pot or Dutch oven. Cover with 2-3 inches of cold water and add 2 tablespoons regular olive oil, garlic, bay leaves, fresh herbs, salt, and black peppercorns. Bring to a low boil for one minute over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Remove and discard any foam that collects on the surface while boiling.

3. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 1½ hours or until beans are tender. Remove from heat and let beans cool in the pot with the cooking liquid for 15-20 minutes.

Note: Actual cooking time will depend on the size and age of the beans. Smaller, fresher beans will take less time than larger, older ones. Check for doneness after 45 minutes and adjust cooking time accordingly. Beans should be tender, but not mushy.

4. Carefully drain beans, reserving some of the liquid to use in soups or stews, if desired. Remove and discard the solids from the cooking process before transferring the beans to a serving container. Season with salt and black pepper, if desired, and drizzle with high-quality olive oil to serve. Enjoy!

3. Tuscan White Bean Salad with Goat Cheese

One of our favorite salads and very easy to make.

Just a few simple ingredients make for a delicious side salad for Tuscan Chicken. Filled with lettuce, white beans, chopped tomatoes and crumbled Goat cheese.

4. Mashed Potatoes

We love serving homemade mashed potatoes as a side dish for many of our chicken recipes. Learn how to make the best mashed potatoes for your dinner table.

5. Green Beans

Cook thawed whole green beans in olive oil and a little butter in a large skillet. Salt & pepper to taste as the beans cook. Add a little bit of fresh lemon and grated Parmesan cheese to serve.

6. Caesar Salad

We love a fresh Caesar Salad and we have found the easiest way to prepare it! Caesar Salad in a bag.

Learn how to make our favorite Caesar Salad in a bag. A perfect side dish for Creamy Tuscan Chicken. A fresh Caesar salad is always a great side dish for chicken.

7. Rice

Rice is a great side dish. It doesn’t matter if you boil it, bake it, or make it in your Instant Pot, rice is always a great option for creamy chicken dishes. Just find your favorite rice to cook, wild, white or brown are some great options for side dishes.

8.Broccoli Slaw

We love a healthy broccoli slaw recipe for a side dish for dinner. Healthy salads are always a great side dish choice for many chicken, beef and seafood dinners.

Stop back as we are always coming up with new ideas on What to Serve with Tuscan Chicken!

Here is another great chicken recipe we love – Baked Chicken Picatta.