Creamy Tuscan Chicken in Garlic-Parmesan Sauce

Creamy Tuscan Chicken: A Rich and Satisfying Keto Dinner

ByCharles

This creamy Tuscan chicken recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor to your keto kitchen—without the carbs. Juicy chicken thighs simmered in a garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach make this a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner you’ll want to make again and again. Whether you’re new to keto or just looking for something decadent yet low-carb, this dish checks all the boxes.

What You Might Need

  • Cast iron skillet or large sauté pan
  • Tongs
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1½ cups fresh spinach
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions

1. Sear the Chicken

Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for about 4–5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

2. Make the Creamy Sauce

Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan. Whisk continuously until the sauce starts to thicken.

3. Add Veggies

Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes are heated through.

4. Combine and Simmer

Return the chicken to the skillet. Simmer in the sauce for 3–4 more minutes, spooning sauce over the chicken as it finishes cooking.

5. Taste and Serve

Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with a side of roasted cauliflower or over a bed of sautéed zucchini noodles.

Picture This

Picture a cast iron skillet filled with tender, golden-seared chicken nestled in a rich, creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce. The sun-dried tomatoes add tangy bursts of flavor while the wilted spinach gives the dish a vibrant pop of green. It smells like a Tuscan kitchen and tastes like comfort on a keto plate.

Keto Tip

Double the sauce and save some for the next day. It pairs perfectly with shrimp, zucchini noodles, or roasted veggies and keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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