GF DF Creamy Tuscan Chicken (No Dairy)
This GF DF Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a rich, velvety, and comforting dairy-free take on the classic. Made with coconut milk, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, it’s a cozy gluten-free dish perfect for fall dinners.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs or mix of oregano, thyme, basil
For the Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil or dairy-free butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch or gluten-free flour for thickening
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and cover to keep warm.
- In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tbsp olive oil and sauté garlic and onion for 2–3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Whisk arrowroot starch with a splash of water. Add coconut milk, nutritional yeast, and arrowroot slurry to the pan. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens (3–5 minutes). Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and simmer briefly.
- Stir in spinach until wilted. Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 2 more minutes. Sprinkle with chopped basil and serve warm.
Notes
Use full-fat coconut milk for best creaminess. For a vegan version, sub chickpeas or tofu. For added flavor, sauté mushrooms with the onion. Reheats beautifully for meal prep!
Nutrition
Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 36gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1400IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3.5mg
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