Go Back
Print

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 680 grams boneless skinless chicken breasts

Seasoning

  • 5 grams salt ((adjust to your tastes))
  • 4 grams cracked pepper ((adjust to your tastes))
  • 4 grams paprika
  • 4 grams onion powder

Cooking Oil

  • 45 ml sun dried tomato oil (divided)
  • 9 g garlic (6 cloves minced)

Sun Dried Tomatoes

  • 140 grams sun dried tomato strips in oil (drained, reserve 3 tbsp oil)
  • 45 ml reserved sun dried tomato oil

Dijon Mustard

  • 5 ml Dijon mustard

Cream & Cheese

  • 355 ml heavy cream (or evaporated milk)
  • 150 g parmesan cheese (fresh grated)

Vegetables

  • 150 g spinach

Herbs

  • 8 g fresh parsley (chopped, to serve)

Instructions 

  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
  • Heat 45 ml of sun dried tomato oil in a skillet. Sear chicken 6-8 mins each side until golden. Set aside.
  • Add remaining oil, fry garlic until fragrant, then add sun dried tomatoes. Stir for 1-2 mins. Mix in Dijon mustard.
  • Reduce heat, add cream, simmer while stirring. Season to taste.
  • Stir in spinach until wilted, then add parmesan cheese and cook until melted. Return chicken to pan, top with parsley, serve over pasta or rice.

Notes

For a lower calorie version, substitute evaporated milk for cream.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken