Name: Tuscan Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 large skinless chicken thighs, bone in; 2 tbsp plain flour; 2 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked); 2 tbsp olive or sunflower oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 large red pepper, deseeded and finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tsp tomato purée; 30 g sun-blushed tomatoes, chopped; 150 ml white wine; 150 ml chicken stock; 150 ml double cream; 150 g baby spinach; 55 g Parmesan, grated; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Description

Tuscan chicken is a creamy, comforting dish made with tender chicken thighs simmered in a flavorful sauce of sun-blushed tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan. It’s rich yet fresh, perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.

Ingredients

6 large skinless chicken thighs, bone in
2 tbsp plain flour
2 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
2 tbsp olive or sunflower oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large red pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tsp tomato purée
30 g sun-blushed tomatoes, chopped
150 ml white wine
150 ml chicken stock
150 ml double cream
150 g baby spinach
55 g Parmesan, grated
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Coat the chicken thighs with flour, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat oil in a large frying pan and brown the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side, then set aside.
In the same pan, sauté onion and red pepper until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
Stir in tomato purée, sun-blushed tomatoes, white wine, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil.
Return the chicken and any juices to the pan. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes until the chicken is tender.
Add the double cream and spinach. Stir until the spinach wilts.
Stir in Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve hot with pasta, rice, or potatoes.

Notes

Use chicken breasts instead of thighs for a leaner option.
Swap sweet paprika for smoked paprika for a deeper flavor.
Frozen spinach can be used if fresh isn’t available (thaw and squeeze out excess water first).
Replace flour with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
Skip the wine and add more stock if preferred.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 420
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 520 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 145 mg