Keto Tuscan Chicken with Creamy Spinach Recipe

Keto Tuscan chicken with creamy spinach is an Italian-inspired skillet dinner featuring golden pan-seared chicken breasts in a velvety cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and wilted spinach. This elegant one-pan dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under 30 minutes. With just 6g net carbs per serving and 48g of protein, Tuscan chicken is one of the most impressive keto dinners you can put on the table on a weeknight.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts (about 700g total), pounded to even thickness
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (50g) parmesan cheese, grated
• 3 cups (90g) fresh baby spinach
• 1/3 cup (50g) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tbsp butter.
5. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
7. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
8. Stir in grated parmesan until melted and smooth.
9. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
10. Return chicken to the pan. Spoon sauce over chicken and simmer for 2 minutes to heat through.
11. Serve hot with extra parmesan if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Pound chicken to even thickness (about 2cm) before cooking to ensure it cooks evenly throughout.
• Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil rather than dry-packed; they are more flavorful and ready to use.
• For a richer sauce, add 2 oz of cream cheese with the parmesan.
• Substitute chicken breasts with boneless chicken thighs for more flavor and juiciness; reduce cook time by 2 minutes per side.
• Add sliced mushrooms with the garlic for extra depth.

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 593 kcal

Protein: 48.4g

Fat: 39.9g

Carbs: 12g

Net Carbs: 10g

Fiber: 2.4g

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