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Tuscan Chicken for One

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken for one, creamy tuscan chicken, dinner for one, sun-dried tomato chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Thin chicken slices in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, Parmesan, and fresh basil.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (5–6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast sliced ¼-inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • 1 packed cup fresh spinach
  • 2–3 torn fresh basil leaves

Directions

  • Mix the flour, salt, and pepper on a plate and coat the chicken slices.
  • Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes per side, then move it to a plate.
  • Add the onion to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes, if using, and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the broth and scrape up the browned bits. Stir in the cream, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes, until the liquid cooks down by about half.
  • Stir in the Parmesan and spinach until the spinach wilts. Put the chicken back in and heat it through until it reaches 165°F. Top with the torn basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 637g | Calories: 719kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.8g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 1437mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 6.3g | Vitamin A: 4169IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 3.4mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); skinless chicken breast counted as raw chicken breast, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes counted as sun-dried tomatoes in oil, ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning counted as dried oregano, cup fresh spinach counted as raw spinach (a packed cup 30 g). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.