Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Baby Potatoes and Green Beans
Tender pan-seared chicken breasts coated in a mild, velvety creme fraiche Tuscan sauce with gold potatoes and crisp green beans. A satisfying, family-friendly meal high in protein to support midlife energy.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Laura + Lila
Laura created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Saucepan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
To save time on busy weeknights, boil the potatoes ahead of time and store them in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Wash 150g gold potatoes and cut them…
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Wash 150g gold potatoes and cut them…
Wash 150g gold potatoes and cut them into 1 inch (2.5cm) bite-sized cubes.
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Place a medium saucepan on the stove…
Place a medium saucepan on the stove over high heat, fill with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil.
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Add the cubed potatoes to the boiling…
Add the cubed potatoes to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
Look for: fork-tender
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Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a…
Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Season 150g chicken breast lightly with salt…
Season 150g chicken breast lightly with salt and dried oregano.
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Place the chicken breast in the hot…
Place the chicken breast in the hot skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate to rest.
Look for: browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
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Reduce the skillet heat to medium
Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add 1 pcs garlic clove (minced) and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add 30g creme fraiche
Add 30g creme fraiche, 2 tbsp low-sodium chicken broth, and 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato to the skillet, stirring gently to combine into a smooth sauce.
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Add 80g green beans and the boiled…
Add 80g green beans and the boiled potatoes into the skillet with the sauce. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the green beans are tender-crisp.
Look for: the green beans are tender-crisp
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Return the cooked chicken breast and its…
Return the cooked chicken breast and its resting juices to the skillet, spooning the creamy Tuscan sauce over the top, and heat through for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Plate the warm Tuscan chicken alongside the…
Plate the warm Tuscan chicken alongside the potatoes and green beans, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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