Creamy Tuscan Chicken Traybake – An Easy Family Favourite

When you’re looking for a comforting meal that’s packed with flavour but doesn’t leave you with a mountain of washing up, this Creamy Tuscan Chicken Traybake is hard to beat.

Using quality chicken, fresh vegetables and a rich, creamy sauce, it’s the perfect midweek dinner that’s impressive enough for guests but simple enough for busy evenings. Best of all, everything cooks together in one roasting tray, allowing the flavours to develop beautifully while you get on with your evening.

At Prendergast Butchers, we always recommend using quality free-range chicken. Better welfare standards and careful rearing produce meat that’s naturally succulent and full of flavour, making all the difference in recipes like this where the chicken is the star of the show.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 8 free-range chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on) or 4 large chicken breasts
  • 750g baby potatoes, halved
  • 250g cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the Sauce

  • 300ml double cream
  • 75g grated Parmesan
  • 100g baby spinach
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Fresh basil to serve (optional)

Method

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan).

Place the potatoes into a large roasting tray with the olive oil, smoked paprika, oregano, salt and pepper. Toss well and roast for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.

Remove the tray from the oven and nestle the chicken between the potatoes. Scatter over the garlic and cherry tomatoes before returning to the oven for another 25–30 minutes until the chicken is golden and cooked through.

Step 3

Meanwhile, whisk together the double cream, Parmesan and Dijon mustard.

Remove the tray from the oven and pour the cream mixture around the chicken. Stir in the spinach, allowing it to wilt into the sauce.

Return to the oven for a final 8–10 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and slightly thickened.

Step 4

Finish with torn basil and a little extra Parmesan before serving.

Serving Suggestions

This dish is a complete meal on its own, but it’s also delicious served with:

  • Warm crusty bread for mopping up the creamy sauce
  • Steamed green beans
  • Tenderstem broccoli
  • A crisp green salad

Top Tips

Use chicken thighs for extra flavour. The skin becomes beautifully crisp while the meat stays wonderfully juicy.

Don’t overcook the cream. Adding it towards the end keeps the sauce silky and prevents it from splitting.

Add sun-dried tomatoes for an even richer Tuscan flavour.

Make it ahead. Assemble the tray in advance and refrigerate until you’re ready to cook.

Why Quality Chicken Matters

Great recipes always begin with great ingredients. Our carefully selected free-range chicken offers excellent flavour, tender texture and reliable results every time you cook. Whether you’re roasting, pan-frying or making simple family dinners like this traybake, investing in quality meat makes every meal that little bit more special.

Visit Prendergast Butchers to pick up everything you need for this recipe, and don’t hesitate to ask our team for cooking advice—we’re always happy to help you make the most of your ingredients.

Enjoy!