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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Recipe by Marquis on InstagramAdded 27 October 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A rich, one‑pan Tuscan‑inspired chicken dinner with pasta, creamy Parmesan sauce, and fresh vegetables. Smoky paprika, sweet cherry tomatoes, and wilted spinach give the dish depth and comfort.

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken by Marquis, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Brown the chicken thighs for 6–7 minutes on each side, then remove them from the pan.

  2. Sauté the bell pepper for 4 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

  3. Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce thickens.

  4. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and spinach until the spinach wilts.

  5. Return the chicken to the pan to reheat.

  6. Toss the sauce and chicken with the cooked pasta and serve.

Tips while you cook

Brown chicken thoroughly
Brown the chicken thighs for 6–7 minutes on each side before removing them from the pan.
Layer bell pepper and garlic timing
Sauté the bell pepper for 4 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Watch sauce thicken
Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce thickens.
Combine pasta at the end
Toss the sauce and chicken with the cooked pasta before serving.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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