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CREAMY TUSCAN CHICKEN AND POTATOES | 30- MIN ULTIMATE ONE POT MEAL | PERFECT WEEKNIGHT RECIPE

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken and Potatoes

Cultural Context

Creamy Tuscan Chicken and Potatoes is inspired by the flavors of Tuscany, a region in central Italy renowned for its rustic, hearty dishes. This dish combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce featuring sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, often served over roasted potatoes. It reflects the Italian tradition of using simple, high-quality ingredients to create comforting meals. Today, this dish has gained popularity worldwide, often appearing in various adaptations and home-cooked meals.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 thinly sliced chicken breasts
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
red and golden baby potatoes
1 small shallot
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 cups Italian blend cheese (provolone, mozzarella, parmesan, asiago)
1 teaspoon red crushed pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
sun-dried tomatoes
lemon juice

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Season 4 thinly sliced chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

2

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3

Sear the chicken breasts for 1 to 4 minutes on each side until they have a nice color, then remove and set aside.

4

In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat.

5

Add small red and golden baby potatoes to the skillet and season with salt and pepper to taste. Sauté until slightly tender.

6

Remove the potatoes and set them aside in a bowl.

7

Deglaze the skillet with 1 cup of chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

8

Add 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic to the skillet, stirring to combine.

9

Add 1 1/2 cups of Italian blend cheese and reduce heat to low, whisking until the cheese is melted and smooth.

10

Stir in 1 teaspoon of red crushed pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and season with salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

11

Add 1 cup of chopped fresh spinach to the sauce and allow it to wilt.

12

Add the sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce.

13

Return the chicken and the sautéed potatoes to the skillet, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce.

14

Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.

15

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

large skilletbowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Tuscan ChickenCreamy Chicken with Potatoes
Local Name: Pollo Toscano Crema e Patate

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