Low Carb Creamy Tuscan Chicken (Printable Version)

Tender chicken in a rich, creamy garlic sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. An elegant Italian-inspired low-carb dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (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 grated Parmesan cheese

# Method:

01 - Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, pressing the seasoning into the meat to adhere.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter foams. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
03 - Add minced garlic to the same skillet 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. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
05 - Add fresh baby spinach to the simmering sauce, tossing gently to coat. Let cook for 1 minute until just wilted but still vibrant green.
06 - Return chicken breasts and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the top and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until chicken is heated through. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh basil and additional Parmesan if desired.

# Chef's Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • One pan means less cleanup and more time enjoying your meal
  • Its low-carb comfort food that doesnt sacrifice flavor or satisfaction
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan steams the chicken instead of searing it—work in batches if your skillet is small
  • The sauce continues thickening off heat, so remove it from the stove when it still looks slightly thinner than you want
  • Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil add more richness than dry-packed versions
03 -
  • Room temperature cream incorporates more smoothly into the sauce without separating
  • If your sauce breaks, whisk in a teaspoon of cold cream off heat to bring it back together

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