Creamy Tuscan Chicken
This Creamy Tuscan Chicken delivers 58g protein and 880 calories per serving, ranking among the highest-protein chicken dishes in our library. Quick stovetop prep yields 4 servings, covering multiple dinners without extended cooking. Built for anyone balancing high protein intake with training recovery and muscle growth.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(680g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1 teaspoon salt (adjust to your tastes)
- •3/4 teaspoon cracked pepper (adjust to your tastes)
- •Paprika, Ground(8g)
- •Onion powder(8g)
- •Olive oil(45g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic(30g)
- •Tomatoes, Sun-Dried, Packed In Oil(142g)
- •Mustard, Dijon(5g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
- •Cream, Heavy Whipping(360g)
- •Spinach(720g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(120g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Parsley, Fresh(30g)
Instructions
- 1Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika and onion powder.
- 2Heat 2 tablespoons of the reserved sun dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 6-8 minutes each side, or until golden and cooked through (work in batches if your pan isn't large enough). Transfer to a warm plate; set aside.
- 3Add the remaining oil into the pan and fry the garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds to 1 minute), then add in the sun dried tomatoes. Fry for 1-2 minutes to release their flavours. Mix the Dijon through all of the flavours.
- 4Reduce heat to low-medium heat, add the cream (or evaporated milk) and bring to a gentle simmer, while stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- 5Add in the spinach leaves and allow to wilt in the sauce, then add in the parmesan cheese. Allow sauce to simmer for a further minute until cheese melts through the sauce.
- 6Add the chicken back into the pan; top with parsley and serve over pasta, rice or steamed veg.
Nutrition — Per Serving
880
calories
58g
protein
63g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 27g
- Saturated fat
- 28.7g
- Sodium
- 902 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 7.4g
4 servings per batch · ~537g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Creamy Tuscan Chicken have per serving?
Each serving provides 58g of protein and 880 calories with 63g fat and 27g carbs. The high fat-to-carb ratio makes this a strong option for lower-carb approaches while maintaining solid protein intake.
How long does Creamy Tuscan Chicken take to prep?
This recipe is marked quick prep and makes 4 servings in a single stovetop session. You can batch-prep multiple days of high-protein dinners without extended cooking times.
Is Creamy Tuscan Chicken good for muscle gain?
At 58g protein and 880 calories per serving, this recipe supports muscle gain phases particularly well on training days when you need the caloric and protein density. The minimal carbs suit those following lower-carb muscle-building approaches.
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