Keto Creamy Tuscan Chicken (Printable Version)

Low-carb chicken in a rich garlicky cream sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, approximately 5.3 ounces each
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Sauce

05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 3.5 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
09 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
10 - 1/4 cup chicken broth
11 - 2.1 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 2.8 ounces baby spinach
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
14 - Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, optional

→ Garnish

15 - Fresh basil leaves, torn, optional
16 - Extra grated Parmesan, optional

# Directions:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
03 - In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and butter. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
05 - Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
06 - Add baby spinach to the sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until just wilted, approximately 1 minute.
07 - Return seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to heat through and allow chicken to absorb sauce flavors.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Optionally sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 30 minutes flat, making those ambitious dinner plans actually achievable on a busy night.
  • The sauce is so silky and luxurious you'd never guess it's keto-friendly and won't leave you missing carbs.
  • Everything cooks in one pan, so cleanup feels like a victory rather than a punishment.
02 -
  • Don't let the cream boil rapidly—a gentle simmer prevents the dairy from breaking or becoming grainy, which would ruin that glossy sauce.
  • The chicken will continue cooking slightly after you remove it from direct heat, so taking it off when it's barely cooked through prevents it from drying out by the time you serve it.
03 -
  • If you're nervous about the chicken overcooking, buy thicker breasts and pound them to an even thickness before seasoning—this guarantees they cook at the same rate.
  • Make the sauce first and keep it warm on very low heat while the chicken cooks separately if you're serving guests; it removes timing stress and lets you plate everything when you're ready.
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