Description
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of Creamy Keto Tuscan Chicken—a delightful one-pan meal that effortlessly brings the essence of Italian cuisine to your dinner table. This dish features tender, juicy chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce made with parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, you can prepare this satisfying recipe in just 25 minutes. Enjoy the convenience of minimal cleanup while savoring a low-carb delight that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or swap proteins for a personalized touch!
Ingredients
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- 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium size onion, diced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, julienned
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 5 sun-dried tomatoes, cut into julienne strips
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with lemon-pepper seasoning and salt.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook seasoned chicken for about 10-12 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onions until translucent; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, then stir in parmesan cheese and fresh basil until the cheese melts. Add arrowroot powder if desired to thicken the sauce.
- Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce; simmer until spinach wilts. Return chicken to the skillet to soak up the flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 140mg