Low Carb Creamy Tuscan Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken breasts in a rich, creamy garlic sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 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 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
09 - 1 cup heavy cream
10 - 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
11 - 1/3 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:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, pressing seasoning into meat.
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 tent 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.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let bubble for 1 minute to reduce slightly.
05 - 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.
06 - Add fresh spinach to the sauce, tossing gently to coat. Let cook for 1 minute until just wilted but still vibrant.
07 - Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce generously over each piece. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until chicken is heated through. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and additional Parmesan if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • Sun-dried tomatoes add such concentrated umami that nobody misses the pasta
02 -
  • Crowding the pan prevents proper browning so cook in batches if needed
  • The sauce thickens rapidly off the heat so remove it early if you want it thinner
03 -
  • Let the chicken rest 5 minutes after searing so it stays juicy
  • Grate your own Parmesan fresh for the smoothest melting texture

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