Mary Berry's chicken recipe is perfect mid-week dinner that's ready in under an hour
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Chicken is a versatile meat that pairs well with creamy sauces, and is often used in pasta dishes and pies. However, Mary Berry's Tuscan chicken recipe offers a more exciting way to enjoy these two ingredients. The dish is inspired by the Italian concept of "cucina povera" or "poor cooking", which focuses on creating simple, inexpensive meals.
This recipe uses chicken thighs instead of pricier breast meat, along with a mix of ingredients commonly found in the fridge. On her website, Mary Berry describes this dish as a "classic" that makes for an "an easy supper". Ingredients. Method. The method involves preparing the ingredients, coating the chicken thighs in flour and paprika, frying them until browned and crisp, then cooking the chopped pepper and onion in the same pan, followed by the garlic.
Boil the kettle with water ready to dissolve the stock cube, then stir and add to the pan along with the tomato puree, wine and halved tomatoes. Return the rested chicken to the pan with any juices, cover, and reduce the heat a little. Leave the contents of the pan to simmer for 30 minutes, until tender. Add the cream right at the end, along with the spinach and stir everything until the greens are wilted, reports the Express. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the parmesan before serving piping hot from the pan.
