Description
A creamy and flavorful low carb Tuscan chicken dish that makes for a quick and healthy dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Add the spinach and Italian seasoning to the sauce and cook until the spinach is wilted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over the top.
- Let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to substitute the spinach with other greens like kale or Swiss chard.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 160mg