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Easy Keto Creamy Spinach Chicken Skillet

Easy 30-min Keto creamy spinach chicken recipe! A quick, company-worthy, low-carb dinner that's simply delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 383
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups packed fresh spinach chopped
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and almost cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  3. In the same pan, reduce heat to medium and cook butter, onion, and garlic until the onion is tender.
  4. Add chicken broth and simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until reduced by half. Stir in cream cheese until melted.
  5. Add heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until it slightly thickens. Add the cooked chicken and fresh spinach. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes more.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese and chili flakes.
  7. Serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 28gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 297mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • Season the chicken generously with salt, pepper, and any other preferred spices or herbs before cooking. This ensures that every bite is packed with flavor.
  • While frozen spinach will work, fresh spinach adds a vibrant color and a brighter taste to the dish. It also maintains a pleasant texture when wilted into the creamy sauce.
  • Feel free to personalize the sauce to your liking. Consider adding a splash of white wine, or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese to elevate the flavors even further.
  • Garnish for visual appeal with chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives.

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