Keto Creamy Tuscan Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken in a creamy sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for a flavorful low-carb meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, approximately 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 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, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil.
03 - In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add drained sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
05 - Pour heavy cream and chicken broth into the skillet. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
06 - Add baby spinach to the sauce and stir 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. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
08 - Transfer to serving plates while hot. Garnish with fresh torn basil and additional grated Parmesan if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and restaurant-worthy but takes less time than ordering takeout.
  • The sauce is naturally keto-friendly without any weird substitutes or afterthoughts.
  • Minimal cleanup because everything happens in one skillet and your kitchen smells amazing for hours.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the chicken dry or you'll steam it instead of sear it, and your sauce will be watered down instead of silky.
  • The cream will break if your heat is too high or you add cold ingredients to a screaming-hot pan, so medium heat is your friend once you add the dairy.
03 -
  • Make the sauce while the chicken rests so everything comes together in one flow; rushing or doing things out of order is where things fall apart.
  • A pinch of lemon juice whisked in at the very end brightens the whole dish and makes people ask what you did differently, even though it's barely noticeable.
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