Low Carb Tuscan Chicken
A creamy and flavorful Tuscan chicken recipe that's low in carbs and perfect for a weeknight meal. Packed with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and heavy cream.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 0.5 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained and chopped
- 2 cup fresh spinach
- 1.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- red pepper flakes optional, to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Season the chicken pieces with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Add red pepper flakes if using.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Heat through for about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
This low-carb Tuscan chicken pairs well with zoodles, cauliflower rice, or a side salad.