Tuscan Chicken

By: Deborah

This creamy tuscan chicken is a rich and flavourful one pan dish made with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and a luscious cream sauce. Quick, easy, and perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions!

PREP: 20

COOK: 45

TOTAL: 1 5

Course: Main

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 4 people

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Equipment

Ingredients

1 kg (2.2 lb) skin on bone in chicken thighs (8 thighs) (see Notes)
2 tbsp plain flour
2 tsp paprika
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp olive or sunflower oil
1 large onion finely chopped
1 red pepper deseeded and finely diced
2 cloves garlic crushed
2 tsp tomato puree
150 ml (½ cup) white wine
30 g (1.1 oz) sun-blushed tomatoes chopped (see Notes)
150 ml (½ cup) chicken stock
150 ml (½ cup) double cream (I use Elmlea to reduce the calories!)
150 g (5.3 oz) baby spinach
55 g (1.9 oz) parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

Place the chicken in a bowl. Add the flour and the paprika and season well with salt and pepper. Toss together to coat the chicken.
Heat the oil in large, deep frying pan with lid, or a shallow casserole dish, over a high heat. Add the chicken and fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until browned and crisp. Remove the chicken to a bowl or plate and set aside.
Add the onion and pepper to the unwashed pan and fry for 4 to 5 minutes over a medium heat, until soft (you may need to add a little extra oil). Then, add the garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
Stir in the tomato purée, tomatoes, wine and stock. Bring to the boil then return the chicken to the pan along with any resting juices. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 30 minutes, until tender.
Remove the chicken to a bowl or plate, then add the cream and spinach and stir until wilted (around 3 to 4 minutes). Remove from the heat, sprinkle in three quarters of parmesan, stir to mix then return the chicken to the pan. Garnish with the remaining parmesan and enjoy with rice, pasta or mashed potatoes and your favourite vegetable side dishes.

Notes

Skinless boneless chicken thighs, or chicken breasts will work well too, if you prefer.

Sun-blushed tomatoes are sometimes sold as semi-dried tomatoes, slow roasted tomatoes or sun soaked tomatoes. Sun-dried tomatoes are a good substitute.

Spicy option - add chilli flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Dairy-free option - use coconut milk and dairy-free parmesan.

Low-carb option - serve with courgette noodles or cauliflower mash.

Add crispy bacon bits for extra smokiness.

This recipe for tuscan chicken is easily halved if you’re cooking for 2

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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