Low Carb Creamy Chicken with Spinach
Indulge in a flavorful and comforting meal with this Low Carb Creamy Chicken with Spinach recipe—a perfect choice for keto or low-carb diets. Succulent, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are pan-seared to golden perfection, then nestled in a rich, velvety sauce made with heavy cream, Parmesan, and garlic. Fresh spinach adds a pop of color and nutritional benefits, while a touch of lemon juice brightens the entire dish. The hint of red pepper flakes delivers a subtle kick, elevating the flavors even further. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan recipe is ideal for busy weeknights yet elegant enough to impress at dinner parties. Serve it on its own or pair with roasted veggies for a complete low-carb feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the creamy spinach sauce over them.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
Simmer for an additional 2 minutes to heat through, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.7 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.4 g | 377% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 912 mg | 304% | |
| Sodium | 4936 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 254.8 g | 510% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1090 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2562 mg | 55% | |
*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.
