Keto Creamy Tuscan Chicken (Print)

Tender chicken braised in creamy sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect low-carb dish.

# Components:

→ 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 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

→ Garnish

15 - Fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)
16 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
03 - Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
04 - In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and butter. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
06 - Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
07 - Add baby spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted, approximately 1 minute.
08 - Nestle chicken breasts into the sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through and coat with sauce.
09 - Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
10 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen when really you've got dinner on the table in half an hour.
  • The creamy sauce is so rich and comforting that it feels indulgent, yet it keeps you solidly in ketosis.
  • One skillet means less cleanup, and honestly, that's half the battle on a busy night.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the chicken dry or crowd the skillet; both are non-negotiable if you want that golden crust instead of pale, steamed chicken.
  • The moment you see the cream starting to thicken, stop cooking it—overcooking causes it to separate and break, which completely changes the texture from silky to grainy.
03 -
  • If your sauce breaks or looks separated, whisk in a spoonful of cold cream or broth off the heat and it usually comes back together.
  • Buy pre-sliced sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil if you can find them; it saves you the extra step and they're already tender.
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