Low Carb Creamy Tuscan Chicken (Print version)

Tender chicken in a rich cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Sauce

07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
09 - 1 cup heavy cream
10 - ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
11 - ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
13 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach

→ Garnish

14 - Fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)
15 - Extra Parmesan cheese (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, pressing seasoning into meat.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in large skillet over medium-high heat until butter foams. Add chicken breasts and sear 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to plate and cover loosely with foil.
03 - Add minced garlic to same skillet and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook 1 minute.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, using wooden spoon to scrape up browned bits from bottom of pan. Let simmer 1 minute to reduce slightly.
05 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Cook 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce smoothens and coats back of spoon.
06 - Add fresh spinach to sauce, tossing gently to coat. Let wilt 1 minute until just tender but still bright green.
07 - Return chicken breasts to skillet, spooning sauce generously over each piece. Simmer 3–4 minutes until heated through. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh basil and additional Parmesan if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in under 10 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • Everything happens in one pan, so cleanup is almost as satisfying as the meal itself
02 -
  • If the sauce seems too thick, add broth one tablespoon at a time until it coats the back of a spoon
  • Remove the pan from heat when adding cream to prevent separating
03 -
  • Pre-grated Parmesan contains cellulose that prevents proper melting
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after searing so it stays juicy

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