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Low-Carb Creamy Chicken Recipe

Low-Carb Creamy Chicken Recipe

Try this festive one-pot wonder
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 380kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 jar sundried tomatoes
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • ¾ cup Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  • Sear chicken thighs for approximately two minutes on each side in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat and continue cooking. Once cooked, remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add shallot to skillet and sauté until translucent.
  • Stir in the sundried tomatoes and red pepper flakes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, add cream, and bring to a simmer.
  • Add spinach, and when it wilts down, add the Parmesan; continue stirring.
  • Return chicken to the skillet, and cook for 5 minutes, spooning the sauce over it.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Enjoy with your favorite sides.

Notes

Chef Notes: You could use half and half if you prefer it over heavy cream.
 Chef Notes: If you wanted to garnish this dish, I would use freshly shaved Parmesan and/or oregano.

Nutrition

Fiber: 1g | Calories: 380kcal | Fat: 31g | Protein: 19g | Carbohydrates: 5g
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