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How to Make Tuscan Chicken

This 30-minute Tuscan chicken, featuring succulent chicken breast and vegetables, bathed in a luscious cream sauce, is a promising option for any occasion.
  • cook TIME 18 mins
  • prep TIME 12 mins
  • total TIME 30 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 507 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (14)

  • 22 oz skinless boneless chicken breast
  • 12 oz cooked pasta from 6 oz uncooked
  • 4 oz cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 oz spinach
  • 1 oz shredded parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep:

1

Heat a pot of water and add the pasta. Cook until al dente, according to the package instructions. Rinse the pasta with cold water to prevent overcooking and clumping.

2

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half lengthwise.

3

Slice off the root of each garlic clove. Use the side of a knife to press down and crush the cloves, then peel away the skin. Mince the peeled garlic.

4

Finely chop the parsley.

Cook:

1

Marinate the chicken breasts: In a large mixing bowl, add 22 oz skinless, boneless chicken breasts, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt. Massage the seasonings evenly onto the chicken breasts.

2

Stir-fry the chicken breasts: Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat, and add half the amount of olive oil (3/4 tbsp) into the pan. Pan-sear each side of the chicken breasts for 2 minutes 30 seconds (5 minutes in total), then lower the heat and leave them to cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat.

3

Sauté the garlic: Turn back to medium heat. Add the remaining olive oil (3/4 tbsp) and 1 tbsp minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for 30 seconds.

4

Cook the cherry tomatoes: In the same pan, add 4 oz halved cherry tomatoes. Stir to cook for 2 minutes. Then add 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook for another 30 seconds.

5

Pour in the dairy products: Stir in 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 3 tbsp heavy cream, and 0.5 oz shredded parmesan cheese. Mix well.

6

Add the stir-fried chicken breasts: Lower the heat, add the stir-fried chicken breasts to the pan, and simmer for 3 minutes.

7

Add the spinach: Add 2 oz spinach to the pan. Stir to cook on medium heat for 1 minute. Turn off the heat.

8

Garnish and serve: Transfer your desired portion onto a serving plate. Garnish with the remaining parmesan cheese (0.5 oz) and 2 tbsp parsley and enjoy with spaghetti.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 507kcal | Fat 19.3g | Saturated Fat 7.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2g | Monounsaturated Fat 7g | Cholesterol 142mg | Sodium 538mg | Potassium 883mg | Carbohydrate 35g | Fiber 2g | Sugar 6g | Protein 47g | Vitamin A 1972IU | Vitamin C 14mg | Calcium 248mg | Iron 2mg