Creamy Tuscan Chicken (LOW CARB) (2024)

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken packed with spinach and sun dried tomatoes in a thick and creamy parmesan garlic cream sauce!

Like our Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimpand Salmon recipes, this Creamy Tuscan Chickenrecipe comes to you inspired by the popular Olive Garden recipe! Adding a little extra flavours into the sauce takes this boneless chicken breast recipe to a whole new level.

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Since sharing our Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmonand our popular world-wide-lovedCreamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp, some of you have been asking for a low carb or Keto version — no pasta or breading. Well, this Tuscan Chicken recipecouldn’t get any easier!

Instead of coating chicken breast fillets in a flour/parmesan mixture, this time around you’re going to season your fillets in paprika and onion powder to add more flavour to a typical salt and pepper deal. You can use smoky or sweet paprika, mild or spicy. It’s completely up to you. (We use mild.)

Leave people wondering if there is a hidden chef in your kitchen with this Creamy Tuscan Chicken. Quick and easy to make, ready on the table in less than 15 minutes, you will ever impress yourself!

Tuscan Sauce

Adding in a hint of Dijon adds even MORE flavour to a classic Tuscan chicken… your family and friends will be thanking you for this one.

Tuscan? I know, I know. This is NOT a traditional recipe form Tuscany… BUT itis known for being one of the most ordered chicken dinners at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant.

However, me being me, I added my own twist to the sauce to get even more flavours into it!

What can you serve this Creamy Tuscan Chicken with?

Over pasta that has been mixed through with olive, salt and garlic. Also, a touch of parmesan never hurt anyone.
Garlic bread:soaking up creamy sauce with a warm piece of bread. It’s heaven.
Rice. Yes, this is amazing with rice also.

Or keep it light and serve it for lunch or as a delicious appetizer with French bread slices, or on its own!

Low Carb Suggestions:

Zucchini noodles
Mashed cauliflower
Steamed broccoli
Spaghetti squash
Crispy Parmesan Crusted Zucchini

What wine goes well with Tuscan Chicken?

I choose a white wine to go with this Tuscan Chicken. A light Chardonnay or Pinot Gris pairs really well. For a sweeter wine, choose a Riesling or a Sparkling Moscato.

An easy to make and filling meal.

Love Tuscan flavours? Try these recipes!

Tuscan Chicken Mac And Cheese (One Pot, Stove Top)
Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon
Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp (+ VIDEO)

Creamy Tuscan Chicken in a Parmesan Spinach Sauce is a LOW CARB recipe PACKED with flavour! Garlic is pan fried in sun dried tomato oil, followed closely by sun dried tomatoes releasing all of their flavours in a mouthwatering cream sauce.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds (700 grams) large boneless and skinless chicken breasts halved horizontally to make 4 fillets (I use 2 large breasts -- 12 oz or 350 grams each)
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to your tastes)
3/4 teaspoon black cracked pepper (adjust to your tastes)
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
3 tablespoons reserved sun dried tomato oil or olive oil, divided
For The Sauce:
2 tablespoons minced garlic 6 cloves
5 oz 150g jarred sun dried tomato strips in oil drained (reserve 3 tablespoons of oil for cooking)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 cups heavy or thickened cream (or evaporated milk for lower calorie/fat)
3 cups spinach
1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley to serve

Instructions

Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika and onion powder.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the reserved sun dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 6-8 minutes each side, or until golden and cooked through (work in batches if your pan isn't large enough). Transfer to a warm plate; set aside.
Add the remaining oil into the pan and fry the garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds to 1 minute), then add in the sun dried tomatoes. Fry for 1-2 minutes to release their flavours. Mix the Dijon through all of the flavours.
Reduce heat to low-medium heat, add the cream (or evaporated milk) and bring to a gentle simmer, while stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
Add in the spinach leaves and allow to wilt in the sauce, then add in the parmesan cheese. Allow sauce to simmer for a further minute until cheese melts through the sauce.
Add the chicken back into the pan; top with parsley and serveover pasta, rice or steamed veg.

Notes

Optional add-ins

1/2 cup white wine (allow to reduce to half after adding in the garlic)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (after the parmesan cheese)

Nutrition

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Comments

Laura says
September 04, 2023 at 9:32 pm

We’ve made this twice and it gets better each time! It’s one of my fave meals now. I did find this time that the semi-dried tomato oil and cream didn’t want to mix so we had to actually skim some of the oil off. Once we did this, though, the sauce came together really beautifully. I’ll probably add more semi-dried tomato next time as these are where all the flavour is. When you get one in your mouth, though, it’s divine. SO excited to have leftovers for lunch tomorrow!
Btw, I had this with cauliflower rice this time and preferred it to normal rice. Very keto-friendly meal.
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Klid says
August 14, 2023 at 11:06 pm

This was delicious. My husband says it needs to be added to our “favorites” recipe folder. I made it exactly as written, but am thinking of adding sautéed mushrooms and onions next time.
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Petunia says
June 17, 2023 at 10:59 am

This is a family favorite. Everyone gobbles it up when we make it. We serve it over creamy, Yukon gold mashed potatoes.
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Rebecca says
February 23, 2023 at 1:36 am

Made exactly as posted. I hate when people do reviews and then re-engineer the entire recipe. Absolutely delicious and easy. I did simmer and reduce the sauce for 15 minutes and it was perfect! Definitely buy fresh pasta the sauce deserves it! Wouldn’t change a thing. Thanks for the recipe. Definitely a keeper.
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Timi says
January 27, 2023 at 12:44 pm

Needed to use up some cream so pulled stuff outa the freezer and made this. It’s a keeper!
I’m sure fresh ingredients will be even better! I will rotate this as dinner for guests it’s that good. Can not wait to try the shrimp version. 😋
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Cathy says
September 25, 2022 at 12:00 pm

Excellent , tasty and comes together easy enough. Did with chicken thighs and equally as good as breasts!
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Krista Kelley says
September 17, 2022 at 6:08 am

Made this a couple days ago for my husband. He loved it and now I making it again tonight for the family. The recipe was easy to follow and simple to make. It has great flavor and is very tasty. I want to try it with other proteins. It went well with parmesan risotto and a salad .
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Holly S. says
July 09, 2022 at 11:25 am

Amazing flavor! Super easy and quick recipe. This did not disappoint! Might chop the sun dried tomatoes a bit before adding to disperse better in the sauce, but the recipe was basically perfect. Thank you!
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Kat says
July 07, 2022 at 9:41 am

Absolutely delicious! Really loved the depth of flavor in this dish and I served it over palmini noodles. While this dish is perfect as is, it is very high calorie when using the heavy cream. I eat low carb but I’m mainly focusing on calorie counting atm but I definitely would like to eat a larger portion! So I think next time I’m going to opt for the evaporated milk or the 2 tablespoons of flour + milk method that someone else posted in these comments. Excellent dish and will definitely make this again!
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