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Tuscan Chicken Recipe

Tuscan Chicken

Sliced chicken breast simmered in a creamy parmesan sauce with spinach and tomatoes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 1 people

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup of white wine or chicken broth
  • 15 oz. jar of Alfredo Sauce use 6 ounces
  • 1 Roma tomato diced
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup fresh spinach packed
  • 2-3 fresh basil leaves

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the flour, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Dredge the sliced chicken in the flour mixture until both sides of the chicken strips are well coated.
  • Brown chicken in oil in a skillet over medium-heat, flipping once after 4 minutes (chicken will not be fully cooked). Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Add onions to the pan and cook until softened. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring constantly for 30 seconds.
  • Deglaze the pan with wine and scrape any bits up with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the Alfredo sauce, tomato, and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce come to a boil for 1 minute.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered until the sauce has thickened and reduced by half, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and spinach. Simmer until the spinach has wilted.
  • Return chicken to the pan and simmer until the chicken is heated through and reads 165°F. Garnish with basil leaves before serving.

Notes

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NUTRITION:
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 601kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 37g, Fat: 39g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 16g, Cholesterol: 151mg, Sodium: 470mg, Potassium: 692mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 1142IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 176mg, Iron: 2mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered as substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Keyword chicken, cooking for one
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