Creamy Low Carb Tuscan Chicken - One Pot Dinner!
This creamy, dreamy one pan chicken dinner is like a little taste of Italy. The chicken, fresh spinach, tangy tomatoes and spices make for a satisfying meal that's naturally low in carbs. Save this recipe because you'll be making it over and over.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 515kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 pound Chicken thighs Boneless and skinless for ease. * you can substitute chicken breasts if you like them better.
- 1 tsp Salt * to taste
- 1 tsp Black pepper * to taste
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp basil dried
- 3 tbsp. 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
The nutritional information is based on making 4 servings. The totals include the sauce so eat up and don't forget the bread.
Nutrition
Serving: 6oz | Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 44g | Sodium: 895mg | Fiber: 2g | Net Carbs: 5g | Fat Ratio per Serving: 76.89% | Protein Ratio per Serving: 17.86% | Carb Ratio per Serving: 3.88%