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    Home » Recipes » Paleo and Whole30 Recipes

    Creamy Tuscan Chicken

    Author: Rachel Rivera | Published: Jan 17, 2022 | Last Modified: Jan 12, 2024

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    This Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a quick and delicious one pan meal. Easy on cleanup but not skimping on flavor, you'll be sure to add this to your meal rotation!

    Creamy Tuscan Chicken

    Try the Creamy Tuscan Shrimp or Creamy Tuscan Sausage version of this one pan chicken dinner too!

    Ingredients for Tuscan Chicken

    Ingredients Needed
    • Olive oil
    • Chicken
    • Onion
    • Garlic
    • Arrowroot Powder
    • Almond Milk
    • Broth
    • Mustard
    • Lemon Juice
    • Rosemary
    • Oregano
    • Basil
    • Parsley
    • Salt
    • Sun Dried Tomatoes
    • Spinach
    • Artichoke Hearts (optional)

    Substitutions/Variations

    • If you don't need this to be dairy free, feel free to use butter in place of the oil!
    • Along those lines, use dairy milk instead of almond. I prefer raw milk!
    • If you don't have arrowroot powder on hand, use Cassava flour or Tapioca powder. The texture may change slightly, but overall it will come out very similar.
    • If you have Italian seasoning, use that instead of gathering all the various herbs.

    How to Make

    Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until the internal temperature reaches 165F degrees, about 12-15 minutes.

    Remove the chicken and set aside. Drain the juices.

    Cooking the chicken

    Sauté the onion in more olive oil, then once they just start to soften after a couple of minutes add the garlic and continue to sauté until everything is softened.

    Saute the onion and garlic

    Add in the arrowroot powder, stirring constantly to allow it to mix with the oil and coat the onion and veggies.

    Add the flour

    Next, add the milk slowly, stirring the whole time. The key is to let it thicken and simmer in between each addition. Repeat the same process with the broth.

    Add the milk

    Lower the heat back to medium and add in the mustard, lemon juice, and spices. Mix thoroughly.

    Add the mustard and lemon juice

    Add in the sliced chicken, sun dried tomatoes, and spinach. Stir to evenly coat everything and let the spinach wilt.

    Adding remaining ingredients

    Serve and enjoy!

    How to Serve

    This is a Whole30 and Paleo friendly recipe, so if those things matter to you, I like to serve this over Whole30 mashed potatoes! Comfort food at it's finest!

    Here are some other suggestions:

    • Gluten Free Pasta
    • Zoodles
    • Sweet Potato Noodles

    Tips for a One Pan Tuscan Chicken

    Make sure to pat dry the spinach before adding it to the pan, as the excess water can thin out the sauce.

    If for whatever reason the sauce is not thick enough, thicken it with a slurry! Mix together 1 part arrowroot to 2 parts cold water, and pour it into the sauce, stirring rapidly.

    Tools Needed for this Dairy Free Dinner Recipe

    You really don't need any fancy items! Here's a run down:

    • You'll need a knife and cutting board to prep the veggies.
    • You'll need a wooden spoon or the like to mix everything.
    • Lastly you'll need a nice big skillet or dutch oven to cook everything in.

    I love my Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven! Fun fact, I won it during a Lodge Instagram live during the Covid shutdown of 2020!

    I really like the size and how well it holds the heat. I also love how easy it is to clean up!

    FAQ's

    What is Tuscan Chicken Sauce made of?

    Tuscan chicken sauce is usually based on a roix and is flavored with Italian herbs, broth, and salt. This one is gluten free too!

    What do you eat with Tuscan Chicken?

    Check above for more ideas, but probably the most common way is to serve this with pasta. Make it gluten free!

    What is Tuscan Chicken Pasta made of?

    Scroll up to see the ingredient list! The main components are the chicken and the sauce.

    What is Tuscan chicken?

    Tuscan chicken is chicken flavored in a creamy sauce with spinach.

    Creamy Tuscan Chicken

    Creamy Tuscan Chicken

    Rachel Rivera
    This Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a quick and delicious one pan meal. Easy on cleanup but not skimping on flavor, you'll be sure to add this to your meal rotation!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 4 people

    Equipment

    • 1 Knife
    • 1 Cutting Board
    • 1 Large Skillet or Dutch Oven
    • 1 Mixing Spoon

    Ingredients
      

    • 5 Tbsp. olive oil split, butter works if not Whole30
    • 1 lb chicken breast or tenders chopped into bite sized pieces
    • 1 onion sliced
    • 5 cloves garlic minced
    • 3 Tbsp. arrowroot powder
    • 1 cup almond milk dairy is fine if not Whole30
    • 1 cup broth
    • 1 Tbsp. mustard
    • 1 tsp. lemon juice
    • ¼ tsp. rosemary
    • ½ tsp. oregano
    • ½ tsp. basil
    • ½ tsp. parsley
    • 1 tsp. salt more or less depending on how salty your broth is
    • ¾ cup sun dried tomatoes julienned
    • 1 bunch spinach chopped (or half a bag)
    • 1 8 oz. jar of marinated artichokes optional, read labels for Whole30 compatibility

    Instructions
     

    • In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil over medium heat.
    • Cook the chicken for about 10-15 minutes, or until they register 165F degrees. Set aside and drain the juices and oil.
    • Heat the remaining 3 Tbsp. olive oil in the pan. Sauté the onion slices for 2 minutes or until they start to soften, then add in the garlic and cook 3 more minute, stirring frequently.
    • Stirring rapidly, add in the arrowroot powder until it's all mixed into the oil and the onion and garlic are coated.
    • Slowly pour in the milk, stirring rapidly. Allow it to thicken and start to simmer before each addition. Repeat the same process with the broth.
    • Turn down the heat to medium and stir in the mustard, lemon juice, and spices.
    • Add in the sliced chicken, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, and artichokes if using. Stir to coat and mix evenly, allowing the spinach to wilt. Enjoy!
    Keyword Creamy Tuscan Chicken, Paleo Chicken Recipe, Paleo Tuscan Chicken, Tuscan Chicken, Whole30 Recipes, Whole30 Tuscan Chicken

    More Whole30 and Paleo Recipes to Try

    • Mongolian Beef
    • Whole30 Zuppa Toscana
    • Puerto Rican Picadillo Recipe
    • Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner

    Did you make this recipe? Let me know in the comments below how it came out, and how you served it!

    Feel free to take a picture and tag me on Instagram @thecleanhappylife!

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