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One-Pot Keto Tuscan Chicken (Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato) — Italian Keto recipe, 32 min, serves 4Italian

One-Pot Keto Tuscan Chicken (Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato)

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KetoLow carbGluten-freeHigh protein

Pan-seared chicken thighs in a silky cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and wilted spinach. No pasta — just the rich Tuscan flavours in 32 minutes, 6 g net carbs per serving.

32
min
10
prep
🔥
22
cook
👥
4
servings
480
kcal / serving
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Instructions

1

Pat chicken thighs dry. Season both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

💡 Dry surface is the key to a proper sear — wet chicken steams instead of browning.
2

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove to a plate.

9:00
3

In the same pot, add sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. Cook 90 seconds until fragrant.

💡 The sun-dried tomato oil already on the bottom carries the garlic flavour deeper into the dish.
4

Add red pepper flakes. Pour in heavy cream, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.

💡 Those browned bits (fond) hold most of the chicken flavour. Don't waste them.
5

Stir in parmesan. Simmer 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat a spoon.

4:00
6

Return chicken to the pot. Add spinach in handfuls, stirring as it wilts into the sauce.

💡 Spinach loses 90% of its volume when wilted. Don't be shy with the amount.
7

Simmer 4-5 minutes until chicken is heated through (internal 74 °C). Top with torn basil and serve.

5:00

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Common Questions

Net carbs per serving?
Approximately 6 g — mostly from sun-dried tomatoes (4 g) and parmesan lactose (1 g). Spinach contributes only 1 g.
Can I use chicken breast?
Yes, but slice thinner (2 cm) and cook 3-4 minutes per side. Breasts dry out faster in this technique.
What to serve it with?
Cauliflower rice, roasted broccoli, or shirataki noodles. Skip regular pasta to keep it keto.
Can I substitute the heavy cream?
Half-and-half technically works but the sauce won't be as silky. Cream cheese (60 g, softened) is a thicker substitute.

What to drink with this

🍷
Wine
Chianti Classico or Barbera d'Asti — Italy's medium-bodied reds match tomato acidity perfectly.
🍺
Beer
Italian pilsner like Peroni Nastro Azzurro.
🍸
Cocktail
Aperol Spritz — bitter-sweet aperitif balances rich pasta.
🥤
Non-alcoholic
Sparkling water with lemon and a sprig of basil.

Ingredient substitutions

IngredientReplace withRatioNotes
heavy creamcoconut cream (full-fat, scooped)1:1Dairy-free. Slight coconut flavor — works for curries, less so for European dishes.
evaporated milk + 1 tbsp butter per cup1:1Less rich, but mimics heavy cream in sauces.
parmesanPecorino Romano1:1Saltier and sharper; reduce added salt slightly.
Grana Padano1:1Milder, slightly less aged.

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The story behind this recipe ▾
Tuscan chicken in cream sauce traces to Italian-American restaurant menus of the 1980s — a 'Northern Italian' style that's actually more American than Tuscan. The keto version skips the pasta entirely, letting the sauce coat the chicken directly. The result is closer to a French sauce technique than a pasta dish.
This recipe is for inspiration only. We do not provide food safety, storage, or nutritional advice. Always follow your local food safety guidelines. Check all ingredients for allergens.
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