Dairy-Free Tuscan Chicken (A Healthy, Easy Recipe!)

Are you craving a skillet of rich, decadent, and unbelievably creamy Tuscan Chicken, but need a completely dairy-free version that doesn’t sacrifice any of the luxurious flavor? This incredible, from-scratch Dairy-Free Tuscan Chicken is the recipe you’ve been searching for! We’re talking tender, golden-brown chicken, smothered in the most luscious, velvety, and savory cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and mushrooms. And the secret to all that creamy goodness? A brilliant, healthy hack using cashews!

This isn’t just another chicken recipe; it’s your new secret weapon for a restaurant-quality meal that is surprisingly simple to make on a weeknight. We’ll show you the simple but crucial secrets to a flawless, from-scratch cream sauce that is bursting with deep, savory flavor. This is a satisfying, one-pan (mostly!) meal that is perfect for a cozy night in.

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Recipe Overview: The Ultimate Guilt-Free Comfort Food Skillet

What makes this Dairy-Free Tuscan Chicken so spectacularly delicious is its incredible, rich flavor and its wonderfully creamy and velvety texture, all achieved with wholesome, plant-based ingredients. This recipe is a masterpiece of modern comfort food. The dish features tender, juicy, pan-seared chicken cutlets. The true star of the show, however, is the from-scratch creamy cashew sauce. This luscious, dairy-free sauce is made from a simple blend of cashew butter, almond milk, and broth, and then thickened with a touch of almond flour. This beautiful, savory sauce is loaded with a classic, flavorful trio of earthy mushrooms, sweet and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach.

Metric	Time / Level
Total Time	40 minutes
Active Prep Time	20 minutes
Difficulty Level	Easy
Servings	4

The Dairy-Free Dream Team: The Essential Ingredients

This iconic dish uses a handful of smart, wholesome ingredients to create its signature comforting and cheesy flavor.

• The Creamy Cashew Sauce (The Star of the Show!):
  • Cashew Butter: This is the brilliant and healthy secret to an instant, rich, and velvety sauce that is packed with healthy fats and is naturally dairy-free. For the best, smoothest result, be sure to use a high-quality, creamy, and unsweetened cashew butter where the only ingredients are cashews and salt.
  • The Almond Flour Roux: This is a clever, gluten-free, and low-carb trick for thickening our sauce. By toasting a little bit of fine-blanched almond flour in the pan before whisking in the liquids, you are creating a simple “roux” that will give the final sauce a beautiful, thick body.
• The “Tuscan” Flavors:
  • A classic and delicious combination of earthy, savory mushrooms, sweet and tangy oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, and nutrient-dense fresh spinach.
• The Chicken:
  • Thinly Sliced Chicken Breasts: The secret to a fast-cooking meal where the chicken stays perfectly juicy and tender is to use thin-cut chicken breasts. You can either buy them thin-cut or simply slice your regular chicken breasts in half horizontally to create cutlets.

Step-by-Step to the Best Dairy-Free Tuscan Chicken

This elegant, one-pan meal is incredibly simple to prepare.

Step 1: Prepare and Cook the Chicken

Step 1: Cut each of your 2 medium chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 thin cutlets. Pat them completely dry and season generously on both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the avocado oil over a medium heat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until it is golden brown and cooked through. Set the cooked chicken aside on a plate.

Part 2: Sauté the Vegetables and Build the Sauce

Step 1: In the same skillet, place 1 tablespoon of the oil and cook your 1/2 chopped medium yellow onion for about 1 to 2 minutes. Add in your 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and cook for about 7 to 10 minutes, until they are tender and have released their liquid and started to brown.

Step 2: While the mushrooms are cooking, prepare your sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup of cashew butter, the 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk, the 1 cup of chicken broth, the 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and the 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning until the mixture is smooth.

Step 3: Place the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and the 2 tablespoons of almond flour in the pan with the mushrooms and whisk for about 2 to 3 minutes to create a roux.

Step 4: Pour your prepared cashew sauce into the pan and whisk for another 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and reduce slightly.

Part 3: Combine Everything and Serve

Step 1: Add in your 1/4 cup of sun-dried tomatoes and the 1 cup of spinach and stir until the spinach has wilted. Step 2: Add your cooked chicken breasts and the mushrooms back into the skillet, coating them with the sauce and letting them heat back up for about 1 minute. Give the sauce a final taste and add any more salt and pepper if needed.

Serve the hot, creamy Tuscan chicken immediately.

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What to Serve With Your Tuscan Chicken

This beautiful and saucy dish is a fantastic, all-in-one meal. It pairs wonderfully with classic, simple side dishes that are perfect for sopping up every last drop of the delicious sauce.

• Pasta or Grains: Serve over a bed of your favorite pasta (gluten-free, if needed!), fluffy quinoa, or simple rice.
• Low-Carb Options: For a fantastic, low-carb meal, this is delicious served over zucchini noodles or a creamy cauliflower mash.
• Crusty Bread: A side of warm, crusty bread is an absolute must-have for dipping into the incredible, creamy sauce.

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Storage and Make-Ahead Tips

• Make-Ahead: For a super-fast and impressive weeknight meal, you can get a head start by preparing the entire creamy cashew sauce up to 5 days in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Storage: Store any leftover chicken and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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