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Creamy Low-Carb Tuscan Chicken
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Creamy Low-Carb Tuscan Chicken

A rich, low-carb Tuscan-style chicken dish with a creamy herb-infused sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and parmesan. Serves 4 in 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4, about 6 ounces each)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
  • Unsalted butter (1 tablespoon)
  • Garlic cloves (4, minced)
  • Red pepper flakes (½ teaspoon)
  • Pesto (1¼ cups, basil or sun-dried tomato)
  • Low-fat cream (1/2 cup)
  • Sun-dried tomatoes (1/2 cup, chopped)
  • Fresh spinach (1 cup, chopped)
  • Fresh parmesan cheese (1/4 cup, grated)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet; cook chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden
  4. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and pesto; sauté 2 minutes
  5. Stir in low-fat cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach; simmer 5 minutes
  6. Toss cooked chicken into the sauce; bake 10 minutes until bubbly
  7. Sprinkle parmesan before serving

Notes

Use chicken thighs for a richer flavor
Adjust garlic quantity to balance sharpness
Dairy-free butter and vegan parmesan can be substituted
Finish with fresh basil if desired