Keto Tuscan Chicken
This recipe is a perfect choice if you’re interested in the Mediterranean Keto diet. Tender chicken breasts are prepared in a beautiful creamy sauce with some shredded parmesan and spinach. It’s a fantastic lunch or dinner option that will keep you full for hours. The dish can be served as it is, or alongside your favorite Keto-friendly sides, such as mashed cauliflower or fresh vegetables. It pairs perfectly with some sour cream or Greek yogurt. Although it takes a little extra time to prepare, this recipe is definitely worth it!
How to Make It
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season the meat with salt and pepper on both sides and add to the pan. Cook for 15 minutes, turning once.
Step 2
Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Add the dried chives and garlic powder. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover with a lid. Cook for 20 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to cook for another 10-12 minutes.
Step 3
Roughly chop the spinach. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, spinach, and fresh thyme to the pan. Stir the sauce well and continue to cook for another 15 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
Step 4
Taste, and optionally add some more salt or pepper. Add the shredded parmesan and optionally garnish with some more fresh thyme. Serve immediately.
Ingredients
- Extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp
- Salt
0.5 tsp
- Black pepper
0.25 tsp
- Chicken breast
26 oz
- Heavy cream
1 cup
- Chicken broth
0.25 cup
- Chives, dried or dehydrated
1 tsp
- Garlic powder
0.5 tsp
- Sun dried tomatoes
0.5 cup, whole pieces
- Tomato paste
0.5 tbsp
- Spinach
2 oz
- Thyme, fresh
1 tbsp, chopped
- Parmesan cheese, fresh (hard)
2 tbsp, shredded