Description
Indulge in a creamy Tuscan chicken protein bowl—a healthy high-protein dinner with tender chicken, rich sauce, and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup light cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- Optional: avocado, cherry tomatoes, basil, lemon juice
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook briefly to release flavor.
5. Pour in cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
7. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
8. Slice chicken and return to skillet, coating in sauce.
9. Simmer for a few minutes to combine flavors.
10. Serve over rice or quinoa and add toppings like avocado and tomatoes.
Notes
- Use light cream for a balanced dish.
- Do not overcook chicken to keep it tender.
- Add mushrooms for extra depth.
- Store separately for meal prep and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg