Keto Chicken and Spinach Skillet
So, you’re craving something healthy yet satisfying? Enter the Keto Chicken and Spinach Skillet. This meal is basically your diet’s best friend, loaded with protein, greens, and all the good stuff. It’s like the perfect blend of comforting and nutritious, minus the guilt. The chicken is juicy, the spinach is packed with vitamins, and the flavors? Oh, they will make you wonder why you didn’t discover this sooner. Quick to whip up and too tasty to ignore, this skillet is ready to make your evenings less about stress and more about satisfaction.
Keto Chicken and Spinach Skillet
This skillet is the dream combo of tender chicken, fresh spinach, and savory seasonings, all cooked in one pan.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 3 cups spinach fresh
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
- Cook chicken in the skillet for 6-8 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy the creamy goodness!
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 400
- Total Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 20%
- Vitamin C: 15%
- Calcium: 15%
- Iron: 10%
- Magnesium: 8%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor for the Recipe
- For an extra creamy kick, add a dollop of sour cream or cream cheese.
- Spice things up with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
- You can swap out the chicken for turkey or beef, depending on your mood.
- Add mushrooms to the skillet for more texture and flavor.
- For some crunch, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds before serving.
