keto low carb creamy tuscan chicken
Keto Low Carb Creamy Tuscan Chicken, it's deliciously cheesy and creamy!
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Total Carbs:9 g
Net Carbs:8 g
Protein:26 g
Servings:6
ingredients
  • 6 chicken thighs
  • salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red onion , finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • tuscan chicken cream sauce
  • ½ cup sun dried tomatoes , chopped
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese , or Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup white Cheddar cheese , grated
instructions
  1. Season the chicken on both sides with a little salt and let it sit for 15 minutes.
  2. Add the olive oil to a large non stick, or cast iron skillet, over a medium heat.
  3. Cook the chicken skin side down for about 12-15 minutes to crisp up the skin, keep it on a medium-low heat so it does not burn.
  4. Turn the chicken and continue cooking over a medium-low heat for a further 15 minutes or until fully cooked, then remove from the skillet.
  5. Add the red onion and garlic to the same skillet and cook until translucent over a medium low heat for three to five minutes until translucent.
  6. Add the chopped sun dried tomatoes, spinach, and stir for 30 seconds.
  7. Add the heavy cream, black pepper, and bring it to a boil then add the Dijon mustard, cheeses, and simmer over a medium heat until the sauce has thickened. Taste the sauce and season more if needed.
  8. Add the chicken back the pan and coat in the sauce and reheat gently if needed.
recipe notes
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8g net carbs per serving, makes 6 servings.