Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a luscious creamy sauce infused with garlic, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. This keto-friendly meal is both satisfying and easy to prepare, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts - 400 grams
• 1 tablespoon olive oil - 15 ml
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning - 5 grams
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• 2 cloves garlic - minced
• 100 ml heavy cream
• 50 grams cream cheese - softened
• 100 grams fresh spinach
• 50 grams sun-dried tomatoes - chopped
• 30 grams grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil - chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side 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 about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Pour in the heavy cream and add the cream cheese, stirring until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
6. Add the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking until the spinach is wilted.
7. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and let the sauce simmer for a couple of minutes until slightly thickened.
8. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over it, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
9. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 600
• Protein: 45 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 45 g
• Saturated Fat: 20 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.

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