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Posted on December 5, 2023September 26, 2024 by Creative Co-Op

Effortless Tuscan Chicken Starter

Our Effortless Tuscan Chicken Starter transforms plain chicken into a deliciously tender braised Italian chicken. We slow cook the tomatoes, roasted garlic, and olives with Italian herbs and spices so you can have a wonderful home-cooked meal.

Recipes:

  • Tuscan Chicken Pasta Salad
  • Tuscan Chicken

Tuscan Chicken Pasta Salad

COOK TIME: 30 minutes 
YIELDS: 5-6 servings 

INGREDIENTS:
4 Chicken Thighs 
Salt & Pepper, as needed
Cooking Oil or Butter
1 jar F+F Effortless Tuscan Chicken Starter 
1 lb Pasta of choice
1 Bell Pepper, chopped 
1 block Feta Cheese, chopped 
1 Tbsp Basil, chopped 
½ c Parmesan Cheese, grated 
Juice of 1-2 Lemons

INSTRUCTIONS: 
1. Season chicken thighs with salt & pepper, then sear them in oil or butter in a sauté pan, until browned on both sides. 
2. Add F+F Effortless Tuscan Chicken Starter to the pan, bring it to a low simmer, & let it cook for about 20 minutes.
3. While the chicken is cooking, cook pasta according to the instructions on the package. Once cooked al dente, rinse under cold water until cool & set aside.
4. Remove cooked chicken from the sauce & chop it into bite-sized pieces. Return the chicken to the sauce, remove set aside to cool.
5. Chop bell pepper, feta & basil. Toss together cooled pasta, chicken, bell pepper, feta, and basil in a large mixing bowl until evenly distributed.
6. Season with salt and pepper & add lemon juice. Chill in the fridge before serving. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!

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Tuscan Chicken

COOK TIME: 20 minutes
YIELDS: 4-6 servings
 
INGREDIENTS:
4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Salt & Pepper, as needed
1-2 Tbsp Olive Oil or Butter
1 jar F+F Effortless Tuscan Chicken Starter
Cooked Rice or Noodles, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS: 
1. Season 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs with salt & pepper.
2. To cook on the stovetop, brown the chicken on both sides in oil or butter, in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once browned, pour in the F+F Effortless Tuscan Chicken Starter & simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
3. Alternatively, you can bake the chicken in the oven. Preheat the oven to 425°F, place seasoned chicken in a baking dish, pour F+F Effortless Tuscan Chicken Starter over the chicken & cover the dish, prior to baking for 25-35 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. 
4. If the sauce reduces too much, simply add warm water or broth to achieve the desired consistency.
5. Serve the chicken over rice or with noodles of your choice.

Enjoy!

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