Description
This Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a delicious, easy dinner made with juicy chicken breasts, creamy sauce, fresh spinach, and sweet cherry tomatoes. Perfect for a healthy and quick weeknight meal!
Ingredients
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- 2 large chicken breasts, seasoned with paprika and all-purpose seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 100ml chicken stock
- 2 tbsp soft cheese
- Handful of spinach
- Cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with paprika and all-purpose seasoning.
- Cook the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken breasts until golden brown and fully cooked through (about 7-8 minutes per side). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add the chopped garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Make the sauce: Add the chicken stock and stir in the soft cheese, mixing until the sauce becomes creamy.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the spinach and cherry tomatoes and cook until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes soften.
- Combine and serve: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through. Serve with sauce and vegetables on top.
Notes
- Customize with herbs: Add fresh basil or oregano for extra flavor.
- Pair with sides: Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad.
- Substitute cheese: You can use cream cheese or ricotta cheese for a different creamy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast with sauce
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg