Creamy Tuscan Chicken: A One-Pot Midweek Dinner Delight
With tender chicken, aromatic Italian herbs, and a luxuriously smooth creamy sauce, this one-pot Tuscan chicken recipe offers the perfect solution for a midweek meal without the hassle of extra washing up. Joining The Morning Show on Friday for Cooking with Coles, Courtney Roulston demonstrated how to create this delicious dinner treat that combines simplicity with gourmet flavors.
Ingredients for Creamy Tuscan Chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 chicken breasts, trimmed
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup (125ml) thickened cream
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup basil leaves to garnish
Ingredients for Mashed Potato
- 6 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
- 40g butter
- ½ cup milk
Method for Mashed Potato
- Place the potatoes into an 18cm saucepan along with a pinch of salt and cover with cold water.
- Place onto a medium heat and bring up to a simmer.
- Turn down the heat to low, cover, then keep cooking on a gentle heat for 12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Drain, then add in the milk, butter, and a small pinch of salt before mashing until smooth. Cover and keep warm.
Method for Creamy Tuscan Chicken
- Heat the oil over a medium heat in a skillet pan and season the chicken with a pinch of salt.
- Grill the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until it has a golden crust on the outside.
- Remove the chicken, set it aside, and place the pan back onto a medium heat.
- Add in the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add in the oregano, tomatoes, and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the spinach, black pepper, cream, and Parmesan, then nestle the chicken back into the sauce.
- Cover with the lid and leave on a very gentle simmer for 3 minutes to warm through.
- Place the mashed potato into serving bowls, then top with the chicken and a spoonful of the sauce.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan and basil leaves before serving.
This creamy Tuscan chicken recipe is not only easy to prepare but also delivers a restaurant-quality meal that is sure to impress family and friends. The combination of fresh ingredients and straightforward steps makes it an ideal choice for busy weeknights, offering a comforting and flavorful dish that minimizes cleanup time.
