Creamy Tuscan Chicken
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
425 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken combines richly seasoned chicken thighs cooked to a crisp on the outside and tender inside with a vibrant sauce made from coconut milk, fresh basil, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes. The chicken is initially browned in avocado oil with paprika and oregano to build flavor and create a crispy skin. Draining excess fat and simmering the chicken in the sauce allows it to fully absorb the creamy, herbaceous mixture while maintaining moisture. The tomatoes add bursts of sweetness and acidity that balance the creaminess.
The final dish presents a harmonious combination of textures: crisp-skinned chicken paired with a creamy sauce studded with tender greens and tomatoes. It can be served with your choice of side dishes, such as rice, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread, to soak up the sauce. The recipe’s method emphasizes low and slow cooking after searing to ensure thorough doneness and rich flavor melding.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 3 lbs chicken thighs or boneless thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp salt to taste, sea salt
- 1/2 cup coconut milk full-fat, canned
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomato
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained
- 1/2 cup basil fresh
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a cast iron skillet to medium heat. Sprinkle chicken with sea salt, paprika, and oregano. Place chicken on the hot skillet skin-side down. Cook 7 minutes, flip, then cook another 7 minutes, until both sides are crispy and browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a plate. Drain the fat from the skillet.
- Add the coconut milk, spinach, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped basil and sea salt. Stir well and bring mixture to a full boil. Cook 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken back into the skillet and return to a full but gentle boil. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook 35 to 45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 6 | |
| Calories | 425kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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