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Low-Carb Tuscan Chicken: A Flavorful Low-Carb Delight!

A flavorful low-carb dish featuring chicken breasts cooked in a creamy sauce with cherry tomatoes and spinach.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a golden-brown color. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the cherry tomatoes and cook for about 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
  4. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, if using. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 38gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • To make it dairy-free, substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese.

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