Keto Creamy Tuscan Chicken (Printable)

Low-carb Tuscan chicken in rich garlic cream with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for keto meals.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 5.3 oz 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 oz sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and sliced
09 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
10 - 1/4 cup chicken broth
11 - 2.1 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 2.8 oz 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 cheese, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. 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 tent loosely with foil.
03 - In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and butter. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Stir in sun-dried tomatoes 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 simmer and cook 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
06 - Add baby spinach and stir constantly until just wilted, approximately 1 minute.
07 - Return chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes to heat through and coat with sauce.
08 - Taste sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and Easy: Goes from prep to table in just 30 minutes.
  • Keto-Friendly: A high-protein, low-carb dish with only 8g of carbs per serving.
  • Rich Flavor: Combines heavy cream, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes for a restaurant-quality sauce.
02 -
  • Perfect Sear: Make sure the skillet is hot before adding the chicken to lock in the juices.
  • Sauce Consistency: If the sauce is too thick, add an extra splash of chicken broth; if too thin, simmer for another minute.
  • Fresh Herbs: Using fresh basil as a garnish adds a bright pop of color and flavor that balances the richness of the cream.
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