Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Cubed chicken breast marinated with garlic, basil, smoked paprika, and olive oil, then cooked golden and finished in a smooth Tuscan cream sauce with low-fat milk, cream cheese, Parmesan, tomato paste, cherry tomatoes, and spinach. Served with rice and divided into four perfect meal-prep portions at only 502 calories per serving.

10m Prep

15m Cook

25m Total

4 Servings

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Ingredients

600 g chicken breast (cubed)
150 g cherry tomatoes
60 g spinach
200 g cooked rice (hot)

marinade

4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
0.5 tsp chili flakes optional
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp olive oil

sauce

200 ml low fat milk
60 g light cream cheese
30 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
2 tbsp tomato paste

Steps

1

Slice chicken into cubes and add fresh garlic, basil, chili flakes, salt, smoked paprika, and olive oil. Make sure you lose patience mixing it in.

~5 min
2

Blend low fat milk, light cream cheese, Parmesan, tomato paste, and more basil until completely smooth.

~3 min
3

Cook the chicken on medium heat for 4 minutes until golden.

~4 min
4

Lower the heat completely, add the creamy sauce, followed by cherry tomatoes and spinach. Cover and simmer for another 5 minutes.

~5 min
5

Serve with hot rice, distribute into four equal servings, and enjoy.

~2 min

Nutrition (per serving)

502

Calories

45g

Protein

38g

Carbs

12g

Fat

Fiber

Cultural Context

Tuscan chicken is rooted in the sun-drenched flavors of Tuscany, Italy — garlic, basil, tomatoes, and cream. This fitness-forward adaptation replaces heavy cream with low-fat alternatives, making it accessible for those on a calorie-conscious diet.

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken