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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Keto Meal Prep - Easy, Flavorful, and Low-Carb

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 medium), sliced horizontally into cutlets
  • Oil and Fat: 2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably from the sun-dried tomato jar), 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Seasoning: 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
  • Aromatics: 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small shallot, finely chopped (optional but great for depth)
  • Sun-Dried Tomatoes: 1/3 cup chopped, oil-packed, drained
  • Cream: 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Broth: 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Cheese: 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (plus extra for serving)
  • Greens: 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • Optional Add-Ins: Pinch of red pepper flakes, zest of 1/2 lemon, 1 tablespoon capers, or 1/4 cup quartered olives for a briny note
  • Garnish: Fresh basil or parsley

Method
 

  1. Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken cutlets dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
  2. Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  3. Sauté aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Stir in shallot and cook 1–2 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Build the sauce: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes. Add chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Add cream and cheese: Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth. If you like heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  6. Wilt the spinach: Add spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until just wilted. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Finish the chicken: Return chicken and any juices to the skillet. Simmer 2–3 minutes to warm through and thicken the sauce to a spoon-coating consistency. For brightness, add lemon zest or a squeeze of lemon.
  8. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped basil or parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve over cauliflower rice, sautéed zucchini, or roasted broccoli for a complete keto meal.