Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Fettuccine & Garlic Green Beans

Serves: 3 | Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 30 min

Elemental Vibe: Earth & Fire | Chakra Aligned: Heart & Solar Plexus

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🔮 The Magic in the Meal:

This dish is a spell for comfort, courage, and connection. The sun-dried tomatoes stir in warmth from old summers, garlic wards off negativity, and the creamy sauce soothes like a spell-whispered lullaby. Basil brings prosperity, chicken feeds strength, and the green beans? They’re wands of wellness.

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✨ Ingredients

For the Creamy Tuscan Chicken:

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Salt & pepper to taste

1 tsp Italian seasoning (or a blend of oregano, thyme, rosemary)

2 tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced (warding herb of truth)

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (solar energy & sweetness)

1 cup baby spinach (opens heart chakra)

1/2 cup chicken broth

3/4 cup heavy cream (binding and soothing energy)

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Fresh basil to garnish (prosperity herb)

For the Fettuccine:

8 oz fettuccine pasta

Salt for boiling water

1 tbsp butter or olive oil (optional)

For the Garlic Green Beans:

1/2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp olive oil or butter

Pinch of sea salt

Dash of lemon juice (for clarity & zest)

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🧙‍♀️ Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken (Forge the Foundation)

1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.

3. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside—cover with foil to keep warm.

> ✨ Kitchen Spell: As you flip the chicken, say aloud, “Strength flows through me. I am nourished by fire and earth.”

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Step 2: Make the Creamy Tuscan Sauce (The Elixir of Calm)

1. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

2. Add sun-dried tomatoes and stir for another minute.

3. Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to lift all the flavorful bits from the pan.

4. Add heavy cream and Parmesan. Stir over low heat until smooth and thickened (about 5 minutes).

5. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.

6. Return chicken to the skillet, nestling into the sauce. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.

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Step 3: Cook the Fettuccine (The Golden Thread)

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. Add fettuccine and cook according to package directions (usually 10–12 minutes).

3. Drain and toss with a bit of olive oil or butter.

4. Plate the pasta and top with creamy Tuscan chicken and sauce.

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Step 4: Sauté the Garlic Green Beans (Wands of Healing)

1. Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.

3. Add green beans and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 6–8 minutes until tender-crisp.

4. Finish with a splash of lemon juice.

> ✨ Kitchen Spell: As you toss the beans, say: “With every stir, may health appear. With every bite, strength ignite.”

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🌿 Final Touches:

Garnish chicken with chopped fresh basil.

Serve green beans on the side or nestled next to the pasta.

Light a candle, breathe in the aroma, and feast with intention.

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🛒 Master Shopping List (For 3 People)

Pantry & Spices:

Olive oil

Italian seasoning

Garlic (4 cloves)

Chicken broth

Salt & pepper

Butter

Parmesan cheese

Fettuccine pasta

Sea salt

Lemon

Produce:

Baby spinach (1 cup)

Sun-dried tomatoes (1/2 cup)

Fresh green beans (1/2 lb)

Fresh basil (optional)

Meat & Dairy:

Chicken breasts (3)

Heavy cream (3/4 cup)

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🪄 Optional Add-On: Moonlit Pairing

Pair with a chilled glass of white wine (like Pinot Grigio) or a herbal iced tea with rosemary and lemon. Background music? Try something with strings or soft piano. You're not just eating—you’re casting a daily ritual of elegance.

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