Recipe 1: Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Fresh Spinach & Roasted Broccoli

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🍗 Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Fresh Spinach & Roasted BroccolI

Serves

4 people (or 2 with leftovers)

Total Time

About 50 minutes (20 min prep, 30 min cooking))

🧂 Ingredients:

🍋 For the Chicken

• 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 medium)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• ½ lemon (for juice + zest)

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

  
  

🌿 For the Creamy Tuscan Sauce

• 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter)

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

• 6 cups fresh spinach (about 1 large bag)

• 1½ cups heavy cream (or half-and-half)

• ¾–1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• ¼ tsp black pepper

  
  

• Optional: ½ tsp Italian seasoning or a pinch of red pepper flakes

  
  
  
  

🥦 For the Roasted Broccoli

• 1 lb broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp pepper

• Zest of ½ lemon (optional but brightens flavor)

  
  
  
  

🍚 For Serving

• 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)

  
  
  
  

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Directions

🔹 Step 1: Preheat + Prep

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Line a baking sheet or casserole dish with foil for easy cleanup.

3. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.

🔹 Step 2: Season + Bake the Chicken

1. Drizzle the chicken with 2 tbsp olive oil.

2. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and minced garlic evenly over both sides.

3. Squeeze the juice from half a lemon over the chicken and, if you like, grate a little lemon zest on top for extra flavor.

4. Place chicken in the oven and bake for 22–25 minutes, or until it’s fully cooked (the inside should be white and the juices run clear).

5. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice each piece in half lengthwise so the pieces are thinner. Set aside.

   
   

🔹 Step 3: Make the Creamy Spinach Sauce

1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter) over medium heat.

2. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes, stirring until soft.

3. Add the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds more (just until fragrant — don’t burn it).

4. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook 2–3 minutes until they start to soften.

5. Add all 6 cups of spinach to the pan. It’ll look like a lot, but it will shrink down!

   • Pour in ½ cup of water, cover with a lid, and let it steam for 2–3 minutes until the spinach wilts.

   • Remove the lid, stir, and let any extra liquid cook off.

6. Pour in 1½ cups heavy cream. Stir gently.

7. Add ¾–1 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings. Stir slowly until melted and creamy.

8. Let the sauce simmer on low for 3–5 minutes to thicken slightly.

   
   

🔹 Step 4: Combine Chicken + Sauce

1. Once the sauce has thickened, add your baked chicken halves into the pan.

2. Spoon sauce over the top so they’re fully covered.

3. Let everything simmer together for 5 minutes on low heat to let the flavors blend.

4. Taste the sauce — if it’s too salty, add a splash of cream. If it’s too thin, add a bit more cheese.

   
   

🔹 Step 5: Roast the Broccoli

1. While the sauce simmers, set oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).

2. Spread broccoli florets on a baking sheet.

3. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic. Toss gently.

4. Roast for 18–20 minutes until the edges are slightly crispy.

5. Remove and add a little lemon zest before serving for brightness.

   
   
   
   

🔹 Step 6: Serve

1. Scoop warm rice onto each plate.

2. Place a piece of Tuscan chicken on top and spoon over extra sauce.

3. Add a side of roasted broccoli.

4. Optional: Sprinkle a bit more Parmesan and a squeeze of lemon for a restaurant finish.

   
   
   
   

🛒 Shopping List:

🥩 Protein

• 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  
  
  
  

🥬 Produce

• 6 cups fresh spinach (1 large bag or bunch)

• 1 small onion

• 6 garlic cloves (3 for chicken + 3 for sauce)

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes

• 1 lb broccoli florets

• 1 lemon

  
  

🧀 Dairy

• 1½ cups heavy cream

• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

  
  

🍚 Pantry

• Olive oil

• Salt

• Black pepper

• Optional: Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes

• Rice (white or brown)