Creamy Tuscan Chicken {Paleo, Whole30, Keto}
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
boneless and skinless
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
plus additional if needed
- Sea salt and pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 small onion
chopped
- 4 cloves garlic
minced
- 1 Tbsp tapioca flour
or arrowroot
- 1 cup chicken bone broth
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
full fat, blended before adding if needed
- 1/2 Tbsp stone ground mustard
- 1 1/2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
optional
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning blend
- or to taste1/4 tsp sea salt
- or to taste1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2/3 cup sun dried tomatoes
roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 cups baby spinach
roughly chopped
Directions
- 1
Season the chicken with sea salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder. In a large skillet add the coconut oil and cook the chicken thighs on medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until browned and no longer pink in center. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
- 2
Add additional oil if necessary and cook the onions over medium heat until soft, then stir in the garlic and cook another 45 seconds.
- 3
Whisk in the tapioca or arrowroot, the add the broth and coconut milk. Stir to combine, then stir in the mustard, yeast, Italian seasoning, sea salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until it starts to thicken.
- 4
Add the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes and allow mixture to simmer until spinach is wilted and tomatoes are softened. Add chicken back to the skillet and simmer another 2 minutes. Serve over cauli rice, zucchini noodles, or with roasted potatoes. Enjoy!
Creamy Tuscan Chicken {Paleo, Whole30, Keto}
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About this Recipe
Craving a rich, comforting meal that aligns perfectly with your Paleo, Whole30, or Keto lifestyle? This Creamy Tuscan Chicken delivers restaurant-quality flavor and satisfying richness right to your home kitchen, making healthy eating a delicious breeze.
This recipe truly shines by achieving a remarkably creamy, velvety sauce without a single drop of dairy. The secret lies in a clever combination of full-fat coconut milk, savory chicken bone broth, and a touch of tapioca flour for seamless thickening. This masterfully balanced sauce cradles tender chicken thighs, bright sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, creating a symphony of flavors that feels both indulgent and wholesome.
You'll be treated to succulent, boneless, skinless chicken thighs enveloped in a luxuriously smooth, aromatic sauce. Each bite offers a delightful interplay: the savory chicken, the sweet-tart chewiness of sun-dried tomatoes, and the gentle freshness of baby spinach, all singing with the warm notes of Italian seasoning, garlic, and onion. Despite its gourmet appeal, this dish is designed for straightforward preparation, bringing a comforting yet vibrant meal to your table without complicated steps.
For an extra layer of savory depth reminiscent of cheese, don't skip the nutritional yeast if you enjoy that nuance. If tapioca flour isn't on hand, arrowroot powder makes an excellent, equally effective grain-free substitute for thickening the sauce. You can also adjust the amount of sun-dried tomatoes or baby spinach to suit your personal preference for more sweetness and chew or verdant freshness.
Serve this hearty and flavorful Creamy Tuscan Chicken alongside steamed greens, cauliflower rice, or your favorite low-carb pasta alternative for a complete and utterly satisfying meal. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or impressive enough for a special occasion.