Marry Me Low Carb Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken baked with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy cheese sauce; ideal for low-carb lifestyles.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
03 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
05 - 1 cup heavy cream
06 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Seasonings
08 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
09 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together heavy cream, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour the cream mixture evenly over the seasoned chicken. Scatter sun-dried tomatoes and chopped spinach around and between the chicken pieces. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
05 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is melted and golden brown with bubbly edges.
06 - Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its the kind of dinner that makes people forget theyre eating low-carb at all
- The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
02 -
- I learned the hard way that overcrowding the dish makes the sauce take forever to thicken properly
- Searing the chicken first adds incredible depth, but it also creates extra dishes, so I only do it for company
03 -
- Pound the thicker end of your chicken breasts so everything cooks at the same speed
- Let the dish rest those full 5 minutes or the sauce will be too runny when you cut into it