Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe – a high‑protein chicken dinner with spinach, cherry tomatoes, rustic mashed potato and a light creamy sauce.
Inspired by the restaurant favourite, this lighter version delivers all the flavour without the excess calories. Tender chicken is paired with garlic, spinach and tomatoes in a creamy sauce made from light cream cheese and stock, then served over rustic mashed potato for a comforting, satisfying meal. Rich in protein and full of flavour, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner when you’re craving comfort food while staying on track.
Prep time: 10 mins Cooking time: 15 mins
Macros: 500 calories • 55 g protein • 30 g carbs • 16 g fat
Serves: 1
Ingredients
- 150 g raw chicken breast
- 60 g cherry tomatoes
- 50 g baby spinach
- 30 g light cream cheese
- 50 ml chicken stock
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 200 g potatoes, peeled and diced
- 15 ml milk
- Cooking spray
- Salt & pepper
Method
- Bring a small saucepan of salted water to the boil and cook the potatoes for 10–12 minutes or until fork tender.
- Drain the potatoes, add milk and a pinch of salt, then mash until smooth and fluffy. Set aside and keep warm.
- While the potatoes cook, season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Spray a non‑stick pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
- Cook chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add garlic and cherry tomatoes to the same pan and cook until the tomatoes soften and begin to blister.
- Add cream cheese and chicken stock and stir until a smooth sauce forms.
- Return chicken to the pan and spoon through the sauce.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Serve over the mashed potato and spoon the Tuscan sauce over the top.
Notes
- Feels indulgent while staying calorie controlled.
- The mashed potato makes the dish more filling and gives it a comforting homestyle feel.
- Swap chicken for turkey breast if preferred.