Italian · Dinner

Tuscan Chicken

Pan-fried chicken breasts in a garlicky cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, ready in 30 minutes.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 30 min total Serves 4 servings Easy
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Storing and Planning Ahead

Keeps in the fridge for 2 days. Reheat gently with a splash of stock.

How to Make Tuscan Chicken

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  1. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally and season. Fry in the oil for 6 minutes per side until golden, then set aside.

  2. Soften the garlic in the pan for 30 seconds, add the tomatoes, stock and cream and simmer for 4 minutes.

  3. Stir in the parmesan and spinach until wilted.

  4. Return the chicken to the pan for 1 minute and serve.

Worth Knowing

  • Slice the chicken thin.
  • Keep the browned bits in the pan.
  • If your hob runs hot, keep the heat at medium.
  • Add the spinach last.

Behind the Recipe

The sauce is the point: cream, garlic, parmesan and sun-dried tomatoes, which bring a sweet, savoury tang. The chicken is simply a way to carry it to the plate.

Slice the breasts in half horizontally so they cook in 6 minutes a side and stay juicy. Season and fry in oil until golden, then set aside. Leave the browned bits in the pan: they dissolve into the sauce and give it depth.

Soften the garlic in the same pan for 30 seconds, then add the sun-dried tomatoes, stock and cream. Simmer for 4 minutes, until the sauce coats a spoon.

Stir in the parmesan and spinach and wait for the spinach to wilt, about 2 minutes. If your hob runs hot, keep the heat medium so the cream does not split. Return the chicken to the pan for a minute to warm through, then serve with pasta or mash. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens the cream and stops the sauce tasting heavy.

Good Alongside

Pasta · Mashed potato · Crusty bread · Green salad

Changing the Recipe

  • Double cream won't whip if you swap it, but for the cooking itself, full-fat crème fraîche or a lower-fat single cream works in its place.
  • An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.
  • Vegetable stock in place of the chicken stock makes this meat-free without changing the method, if that is what you need.

Tuscan Chicken FAQ

How long does Tuscan Chicken take to make?

About 30 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.

What are the key tips for making Tuscan Chicken?

Slice the chicken thin. Keep the browned bits in the pan. If your hob runs hot, keep the heat at medium. Add the spinach last.

What should I serve with Tuscan Chicken?

Pasta; Mashed potato; Crusty bread; Green salad.

How should Tuscan Chicken be stored?

Keeps in the fridge for 2 days. Reheat gently with a splash of stock.

Is Tuscan Chicken suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is high-protein, low-carb and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Tuscan Chicken?

About 516 kcal per serving, with 42 g protein, 15 g carbohydrate and 32 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

The Numbers per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

516Calories
42gProtein
15gCarbs
32gFat
3gFibre
9gSugar
1030mgSodium

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