📋 Ingredients

  • Chicken: 1.5 lbs (about 700g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into cutlets or bite-sized pieces

  • Butter & Oil: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter + 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Garlic: 4–5 cloves, finely minced

  • Sun-Dried Tomatoes: ⅓ cup drained sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)

  • Spinach: 2–3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves

  • Heavy Cream: 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • Chicken Broth: ⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth

  • Parmesan Cheese: ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • Seasonings:

    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

    • ½ teaspoon onion powder

    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

    • Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Season the Chicken

  1. Pat the chicken dry using paper towels.

  2. In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

  3. Season both sides of the chicken pieces generously with the spice blend.

Step 2: Sear the Chicken

  1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.

  2. Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken pieces.

  3. Sear for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches $165^\circ\text{F}$ / $74^\circ\text{C}$).

  4. Transfer the chicken to a warm plate and set aside.

Step 3: Sauté Garlic & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

  1. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the same skillet.

  2. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.

Step 4: Build the Creamy Tuscan Sauce

  1. Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up all the delicious browned bits stuck to the bottom.

  2. Turn the heat to low-medium and pour in the heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer (do not boil rapidly).

  3. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce turns smooth and slightly thickened.

Step 5: Wilt the Spinach & Finish

  1. Toss in the fresh baby spinach and stir gently into the warm cream sauce until the spinach wilts down completely (about 1–2 minutes).

  2. Season the sauce with a pinch of salt, black pepper, or red pepper flakes to taste.

  3. Return the seared chicken (along with any accumulated plate juices) back into the skillet.

  4. Spoon the creamy sauce over the top of the chicken and simmer together for 1–2 minutes until everything is warmed through.

💡 Keto Serving Ideas

  • Over Cauliflower Mash: Serve with a generous drizzle of the creamy sauce over silky cauliflower puree.

  • With Roasted Veggies: Excellent served alongside roasted broccoli, zucchini, or grilled asparagus.

  • Low-Carb Pasta: Pair with palmini noodles (palm heart pasta), miracle noodles (shirataki), or zucchini noodles.

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