Skillet Tuscan Chicken with Creamed Spinach

Name: Skillet Tuscan Chicken with Creamed Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound chicken thighs (boneless, skinless); 0.5 teaspoon sea salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 3 clove garlic (minced); 0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained oil-packed, chopped); 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened); 2 ounce cream cheese; 0.5 cup fresh spinach; 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano

Tender chicken thighs seared to perfection and simmered in a luscious, sun-dried tomato and spinach cream sauce, offering a taste of Tuscany in a single skillet.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.60/serving

Dietary

Low-Carb
Keto
Gluten-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
0.5 teaspoon sea salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
3 clove garlic (minced)
0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained oil-packed, chopped)
1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
2 ounce cream cheese
0.5 cup fresh spinach
0.25 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

Season the chicken thighs with 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and sear for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the same skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the unsweetened almond milk and bring to a simmer. Add the cream cheese and whisk until melted and the sauce is smooth. Stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and dried oregano.
Add the fresh spinach to the sauce, stirring until it wilts, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Return the cooked chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic for a bit of heat. For an even creamier sauce, use heavy cream instead of almond milk, adjusting to your keto macros.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 530
Protein: 51.5 g
Carbohydrates: 10.3 g
Fat: 32.5 g
Fiber: 2.5 g
Sodium: 750 mg
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Sugar: 4.5 g
Cholesterol: 180 mg