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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Recipe by Shifa on InstagramAdded 29 October 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A rich and comforting one‑pot dish featuring seared chicken thighs simmered in a creamy tomato‑infused sauce, finished with fresh cilantro and served over fluffy white rice. The combination of a red spice paste and cream creates a velvety, flavorful sauce that makes this Tuscan‑style chicken both hearty and satisfying.

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

Method

  1. Heat oil in a pan.

  2. Add marinated chicken thigh pieces and sear until browned on both sides.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chicken is golden brown on both sides. Pat chicken dry before searing for better browning.

  3. Remove the seared chicken thighs and set aside.

  4. In the same pan, stir the red spice paste to create a chunky sauce.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Spice paste is fragrant and starting to darken. Scrape up any browned bits from the pan bottom.

  5. Pour heavy cream into the sauce and stir until the mixture becomes a thick orange‑colored sauce.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Sauce turns a uniform orange color and thickens slightly. Stir continuously to prevent cream from curdling.

  6. Add the seared chicken pieces back to the pan and simmer in the sauce with halved cherry tomatoes and green herbs.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Tomatoes soften and release their juices. Do not boil; keep at a gentle simmer.

  7. Sprinkle fresh cilantro leaves over the chicken and sauce as a garnish.

  8. Plate cooked white rice on a plate.

  9. Place the chicken and sauce onto the plate beside the rice.

Tips while you cook

Sear before simmering
Brown the chicken thighs first, then set them aside before making the sauce.
Thicken the sauce before adding chicken
Stir the heavy cream into the red spice paste until the sauce turns thick and orange‑colored, then return the chicken.
Add cilantro at the end
Sprinkle fresh cilantro leaves over the dish just before plating.

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

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