01/09/2023
Keto Tuscan Chicken
Looking for something new and keto the whole family with LOVE?
This pan cooked chicken is covered with a creamy Parmesan sauce and sun-dried tomatoes for a low carb meal everyone will be asking for more.
PREP TIME 10 minutes COOK TIME 25 minutes TOTAL TIME 35 minutes
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in half horizontally or 4 thin sliced chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika, optional
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, optional
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
4 cups baby spinach
Instructions:
1. Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
3. Saute the onion in the same skillet with the remaining oil and cook for about 3 minutes until soft.
4. Add garlic and cook until golden brown.
5. Deglaze the pan with chicken or vegetable broth. Pour in heavy cream and reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce thickened.
6. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until the cheese has melted into the cream sauce.
7. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning if using. Add the baby spinach, stir and cover until spinach is wilted.
8. Return the chicken to the skillet, cover with the sauce and simmer for another minute. Taste and season with more salt and pepper to taste.
Notes:
1. What can you serve the Tuscan chicken with? It can be served with a simple green salad, cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.
2. Can I substitute heavy cream with almond milk? Unsweetened almond milk is keto-friendly. You may have to thicken the sauce with xanthan gum if you do substitute.
Nutrition Information: YIELD: 6 SERVING SIZE: 1 Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 620 TOTAL FAT: 30g SATURATED FAT: 13g TRANS FAT: 1g UNSATURATED FAT: 14g CHOLESTEROL: 249mg SODIUM: 454mg CARBOHYDRATES: 8g FIBER: 1g SUGAR: 4g PROTEIN: