Low Carb Creamy Chicken
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of this Low Carb Creamy Chicken recipe, a perfect one-skillet dinner that's as healthy as it is delicious. Featuring tender seared chicken breasts simmered in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, this dish gets a boost of freshness from nutrient-packed spinach and vibrant cherry tomatoes. Seasoned with a blend of garlic, paprika, and parsley, every bite is brimming with bold, satisfying flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, this low-carb, keto-friendly meal is ideal for weeknight dinners and pairs wonderfully with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a guilt-free feast. Savor the creamy decadence while staying on track with this quick and easy crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts and sear them until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add butter.
Once the butter is melted, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
Return the chicken to the skillet, along with any juices. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes or until fully cooked through.
Add fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes into the sauce, stirring gently to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped parsley over the top as a garnish.
Serve the creamy chicken hot, optionally over a bed of cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a complete low-carb meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2638 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.6 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.2 g | 401% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 937 mg | 312% | |
| Sodium | 4023 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 235.5 g | 471% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 618 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2263 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
