Creamy Garlic Chicken

Creamy Garlic Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious garlic cream sauce. This Keto-friendly meal is perfect for a satisfying dinner that won't derail your low-carb lifestyle.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Heavy cream - 120 ml
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Butter - 30 grams
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Chicken broth - 120 ml
• Spinach - 100 grams
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Italian seasoning - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then add them to the skillet.
3. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
6. Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined and creamy.
7. Add the spinach to the sauce and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
8. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the creamy sauce over it, and let it heat through for about 2 minutes.
9. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 45 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 750 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 40 g
• Saturated Fat: 20 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, aiding in weight management and ketosis.

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