Low Carb Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a rich, velvety dish loaded with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach in a Parmesan cream sauce. It’s one of my favorite low-carb dinners and fits perfectly into a keto meal plan.
This elegant, comforting meal feels indulgent while staying low in carbs. The combination of sun-dried tomatoes and garlic gives the sauce a deep, savory-sweet flavor, and the Parmesan adds a salty, nutty finish.
Tips for making Low Carb Creamy Tuscan Chicken:
- For a truly creamy sauce use heavy cream—half-and-half or milk won’t thicken the sauce the same way.
- Slice large chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets; they cook faster and more evenly.
- Add the spinach in batches so it wilts quickly and blends into the sauce.
- Serve the chicken on its own or over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for a low-carb base.
- Finish the sauce with salt and pepper to taste—seasoning at the end brings out the flavors.
More Low Carb Dinners:
- Crock Pot Low Carb Bourbon Chicken
- Crock Pot Low Carb Pizza Casserole
- Keto Chicken Fried Steak
Watch the short video below to see how easy this recipe is to make:
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Low Carb Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Rich and creamy Tuscan-style chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and Parmesan—an easy, low-carb meal that’s ideal for keto.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: keto
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 495 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup slivered sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with lemon pepper.
- Cook the chicken 4–5 minutes per side, until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté about 3 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for about 1 minute. Add the Parmesan and stir until melted.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 495Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 17g 106%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 475mg 21%
Potassium 1180mg 34%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Fiber 3g 13%
Sugar 6g 7%
Protein 33g 66%
Vitamin A 3950IU 79%
Vitamin C 19.1mg 23%
Calcium 248mg 25%
Iron 2.8mg 16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
