Italian Chicken Recipe

Looking to add a fine Italian touch to your weeknight dinner? In just 25 minutes, this Italian chicken recipe will amp up your daily eating routine with a burst of delicious savory flavors from tender chicken breasts, moist spinach, and a luscious creamy sauce.

Is Italian Chicken Healthy?

Yes, our Italian chicken makes a nutritious meal. Here’s why:

It is jam-packed with high-quality protein, thanks to the skinless boneless chicken breasts. One serving offers an impressive 41 grams of protein, up to 82% of the daily recommended intake.

On top of that, spinach, basil, and tomatoes add to the amount of fiber and vitamins in our dish, with one serving providing 50% of vitamin A and 13% of vitamin C for the average daily need.

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We do include some dairy products, such as milk, heavy cream, and cheese, so it’s best to consider the portion size to keep track of the amounts of fats and calories being consumed.

Main Ingredients

• Chicken

We use skinless boneless chicken breast for a light taste and a lean texture.

To season the chicken, we simply rub the meat with paprika and garlic powder to add extra pungency, then give it a quick searing for a beautiful golden-brown exterior before cooking it with the sauce to soak in the flavors.

• Sauce

We sauté garlic and flour in olive oil, then add in chicken broth, milk, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, salt, ground black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Its flavor? Delightful creamy and savory, followed by a slightly peppery and garlicky aftertaste.

We also add spinach, basil, and chopped tomatoes to the sauce to brighten up the dish.

The herby, grassy taste of spinach pairs beautifully with the chicken and our creamy sauce. The basil gives our dish an irresistible fragrance and with their mild sweet-tart flavor complementing the dish’s savory taste, the juicy tomato cubes are superbly refreshing to bite into.

• French Baguette

Give your French baguette a good toasting for fantastic crunchy bites to dip into our creamy and savory sauce. Simply satisfying!

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How to Store and Reheat the Leftovers

With the inclusion of dairy ingredients, this dish cannot be kept for long. You can store the leftover Italian chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for a maximum of 2 days.

For reheating, place it in a bowl, cover it with plastic wrap to avoid the chicken drying out, then microwave at high heat for 1 to 2 minutes.

What to Serve With Italian Chicken

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• Spinach Salad Recipe
• Healthy Watermelon Arugula Salad Recipe

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If you happen to have bought the kind of sausage that tastes just… fine, make gumbo with it. This one, to be exact. With a thick soup infused with a medley of flavors, that kind of sausage will turn out to be a delicious meal. You'll need sausage, a chicken breast cooked or raw, okra, peppers, and a few others.

Beautiful crispy-skinned chicken thighs, colorful bell peppers, and creamy mashed chickpeas are featured in this oven-baked chicken and bell pepper recipe. The combination results in a delectable meal that tastes just as good as it looks.

Italian Chicken Recipe

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This Italian chicken recipe makes a satiating weeknight dinner with tender chicken breasts cooked with freshly chopped tomatoes, fragrant veggies, and a luscious creamy sauce. Serve with toasted French baguette for a nice crunch.

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• cook TIME 18 mins
• prep TIME 7 mins
• total TIME 25 mins

• COURSE Main Dish
• CUISINE American, Italian
• SERVINGS
  4

  servings
• CALORIES 454 kcal

INGREDIENTS

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• 20 oz skinless boneless chicken breast (butterflied)
• 3 oz tomato (diced)
• 1 oz parmesan cheese (shredded, divided)
• 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 2 oz spinach (chopped)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 tbsp heavy cream
• 1/2 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 oz basil (chopped)
• 6 oz French baguette (cut into slices)

INSTRUCTIONS

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Prep:

1

Butterfly the chicken breast: Place the chicken breast on a cutting board. From the long side of the chicken breast, slice the meat in half using a sawing motion, but leave about 1/4" so that the two pieces are still intact. Set it aside and repeat with the remaining pieces.

2

Dice the tomato: Half the tomato lengthwise, slice to remove the stem, and scoop the seeds out. Cut each half into 1/4" strips, then each strip into small cubes.

3

Peel and mince the garlic: Cut to remove the root part of each garlic clove and mash them down with a knife to remove the peel with ease. Mince the peeled cloves.

4

Pick the spinach, wash the leaves, let them dry, and chop them up.

5

Finely chop the parsley

6

Chop the basil.

7

Cut the French baguette into diagonal slices.

Cook:

1

Season the chicken: In a large plate/bowl, add 20 oz skinless boneless chicken breasts, 1 tsp paprika, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder. Rub the meat with the seasonings to coat evenly inside out.

2

Pan-sear the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil and the seasoned chicken breasts. Pan-sear both sides of the meat for a total of 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and set the chicken aside.

3

Sauté the garlic and flour in olive oil: Add 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp garlic, and 1/2 tbsp flour. Stir well for 30 seconds.

4

Add the chicken broth, dairy products, and other seasonings: Add 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth, 1/2 cup milk, 4 tbsp heavy cream, 0.5 oz parmesan cheese, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning. Stir well for 1 minute.

5

Add the chicken, tomato, and spinach: Add the pan-seared chicken, 3 oz tomato, and 2 oz spinach. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.

6

Add basil, cheese, and parsley: Add 0.5 oz basil, 0.5 oz parmesan cheese, and 2 tbsp parsley on top, then remove from the heat.

7

Air-fry the baguette: Place the baguette slices in the air fryer’s basket and bake at 400 °F for 5 minutes.

8

Plate and serve the Italian chicken with toasted baguette.

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts

Italian Chicken Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 454

% Daily Value*

Fat 19.7g

30%

Saturated Fat 7.1g

44%

Trans Fat 0.2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g

Monounsaturated Fat 8.2g

Cholesterol 128.6mg

43%

Sodium 611mg

27%

Potassium 764mg

22%

Carbohydrate 27.9g

9%

Fiber 2g

8%

Sugar 3.5g

4%

Protein 41.1g

82%

Vitamin A 2514.3IU

50%

Vitamin C 10.8mg

13%

Calcium 203.8mg

20%

Iron 3.3mg

18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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