This quick and flavourful keto recipe delivers a rich, restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes. Tender chicken breasts are pan-seared and smothered in a decadent cream sauce packed with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. It’s a perfect one-pan dinner for any night of the week.
Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4
Ingredients:
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz / 170g each)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and julienned
• 2 cups fresh spinach (packed)
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• (Optional) Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions:
1. Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and season both sides generously with the spice mixture.
2. Cook the Chicken: Melt the butter in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the hot pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through (the internal temperature should reach 165∘F or 74∘C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
3. Start the Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced fresh garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 30-60 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to let it burn.
4. Build the Cream Sauce: Pour the heavy cream into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
5. Wilt the Spinach: Add the fresh spinach to the sauce. Stir continuously until the spinach has completely wilted, which should take about 2-3 minutes. Season the sauce with black pepper to your liking.
6. Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the top of the chicken and let it heat through for one more minute. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions:
This dish pairs beautifully with:
• Cauliflower rice
• Zucchini noodles (zoodles)
• Steamed asparagus or broccoli
• A fresh green salad
Approximate Nutrition per Serving:
(Note: The nutritional information in the original recipe was inaccurate. This is a more realistic estimate.)
• Net Carbohydrates: 9g
• Fat: 38g
• Protein: 53g
• Calories: 590 kcal
