Keto Creamy Tuscan Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken in a garlicky cream sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for keto meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 ounces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and sliced
09 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
10 - 1/4 cup chicken broth
11 - 2.1 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 2.8 ounces baby spinach
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
14 - Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, optional

→ Garnish

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Pat the 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 the chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
04 - In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and butter. Sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
06 - Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
07 - Add the baby spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 1 minute.
08 - Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to heat through and coat with sauce.
09 - Taste and adjust seasoning. If desired, sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes.
10 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's genuinely keto-friendly without tasting like you're depriving yourself—the cream sauce is luxurious and satisfying.
  • Twenty minutes from skillet to plate, which means you can make this on nights when cooking feels like an obligation, not a hobby.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes add this concentrated tang that makes everyone think you spent hours in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Don't skip the drying step on the chicken—I learned this the hard way when I rushed through prep and ended up with chicken that steamed instead of seared.
  • Add the spinach at the very end; overcooking it turns it dark and bitter, and that bright green color is part of what makes this dish beautiful.
03 -
  • Bring your chicken to room temperature before searing—it cooks more evenly and develops a better crust.
  • If your sauce seems too thin, don't panic; let it simmer a minute longer and it'll thicken as the cream reduces slightly.
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