Low Carb Creamy Tuscan Chicken (Print)

Tender chicken in a rich garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Ready in 40 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ 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
15 - Extra Parmesan cheese

# How to Make:

01 - Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring even coverage.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
03 - In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute to release their oils.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Stir constantly until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
05 - Add fresh spinach to the sauce, stirring gently until wilted, approximately 1 minute. The spinach should be evenly distributed throughout the creamy sauce.
06 - Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce generously over the top. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until chicken is heated through. Serve immediately garnished with fresh chopped basil and additional Parmesan cheese.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce is silky and rich without needing any flour or thickeners, making it naturally low-carb
  • Sun-dried tomatoes pack an intense umami punch that makes every bite feel indulgent
  • This recipe turns humble chicken breasts into something restaurant-worthy with minimal effort
02 -
  • The sauce will continue to thicken as it sits off the heat, so remove it from the stove when it looks slightly thinner than you want
  • Sun-dried tomatoes vary in saltiness depending on the brand, so taste your sauce before adding extra salt
  • If your sauce looks curdled, keep whisking because it will come back together as it cools slightly
03 -
  • Use a light-colored skillet so you can see exactly how golden your chicken is getting
  • Grate your Parmesan from a wedge rather than using pre-grated cheese for the smoothest sauce

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