
Tuscan Cream Chicken with Hearts of Palm
Tuscan Cream Chicken with Hearts of Palm
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Category
Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
A casserole dinner that feels indulgent yet light, golden seared chicken, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and hearts of palm “pasta” tossed in a creamy Boursin herb sauce. It’s Tuscan flavors made weeknight-friendly and elegant enough for company.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, marinated in Tuscan seasoning (olive oil, garlic, rosemary, oregano, lemon zest, salt, black pepper) for at least 30 minutes
- 2 (14 oz) cans hearts of palm linguine (drained and rinsed)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear marinated chicken breasts 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
- Remove to a plate, tent with foil, and rest.
- In the same skillet, add butter and remaining olive oil.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes with a pinch of salt. Cook 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to burst.
- Pour in white wine (or broth), scraping up any browned bits.
- Reduce by half, then stir in Boursin cheese, Parmesan, and heavy cream.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Fold in spinach until just wilted.
- Add hearts of palm linguine, tossing gently in the sauce until coated and warmed through.
- Slice chicken and return to the skillet, nestling into the sauce.
- Season with black pepper, taste for salt, and adjust as needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and an extra drizzle of olive oil.
Recipe Note
- The Boursin provides plenty of seasoning; taste before adding extra salt.
- Hearts of palm pasta keeps this light but creamy, with a Tuscan-style richness.
- Leftovers reheat best if warmed gently with a splash of broth or cream to loosen the sauce.