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Saluti amici! You are going to love, love love this Creamy Low Carb Tuscan Chicken Recipe (AKA: Pollo Toscano)! Any beginning chef can pull off this chicken dinner like a pro.
The tender herb chicken enveloped by the creamy sauce and warm spices are comforting and satisfying.
The Pollo Toscano recipe is the winner winner chicken dinner this week for sure!
🥘 Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- One pound Chicken thighs * you can substitute 4 small chicken breasts if you like them better.
- 1 teaspoon Salt * to taste
- One teaspoon Black pepper * to taste
Fresh ground pepper is best but its difficult to measure out. This ingredient is ALWAYS "to taste".
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- One teaspoon basil dried
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic chopped fine
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 cups spinach * Fresh if possible
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup Parmesan * fresh grated - to taste
Garnish
- Lemon wedges and zoodles for for serving if desired
👨🏿🍳How to make the "Pollo Toscano":
- In a skillet over medium heat add oil and heat until shimmering. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, oregano and basil. Cook until golden and cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, over medium heat melt the butter and stir in the garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook until the begin to get soft. Next, add spinach and cook until spinach is starts to wilt.
- Turn down the heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Bring the mixture to a simmer but be careful NOT TO BOIL.Simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 2-3 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and cook until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Serve with lemon wedges and desired sides.
📋Tips & FAQ's
Can I make this Tuscan Chicken dinner ahead of time?
Absolutely! You can make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
If you need to keep it any longer, just freeze it in an airtight container and use it within two months for best flavor.
What should I serve with the Pollo Toscano?
Any of these low carb sides with go great with this low carb chicken dinner:
- Zoodles - so they can soak up all of that creamy sauce!
- Air Fryer Shredded Brussels Sprouts
- Low Carb Tabouli
- Caprese Salad
- Creamy Courgette Soup - as a starter.
- Fluffy Garlic Bread Sticks
That's all for the Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe!
I hope your family loves this chicken dinner as much as mine does!
If you have any questions or comments please leave them below!
Cheers!
Brenna
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📖 Recipe
Creamy Low Carb Tuscan Chicken - One Pot Dinner!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 pound Chicken thighs Boneless and skinless for ease. * you can substitute chicken breasts if you like them better.
- 1 teaspoon Salt * to taste
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper * to taste
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic chopped fine
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 cups spinach * Fresh if possible
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup Parmesan * fresh grated - to taste
Garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat add oil and heat until shimmering. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, oregano and basil. Cook until golden and cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, over medium heat melt the butter and stir in the garlic. Saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook until they begin to get soft. Next, add spinach and cook until spinach starts to wilt.
- Turn down the heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Bring the mixture to a simmer but be careful NOT TO BOIL.Simmer until sauce is slightly reduced and thickening, about 2-3 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and cook until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Serve with lemon wedges and zoodles or other desired sides. See the post for suggestions.
Notes
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Nutrition
The nutritional information for the Low Carb Tuscan Chicken is provided as a courtesy so you can figure out your daily allowance in a snap.
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