Description
This Low Carb Chicken with Spinach and Goat Cheese recipe is a delicious and creamy dish that is perfect for a satisfying meal. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection, then baked with a creamy spinach and goat cheese sauce. This dish is low-carb, gluten-free, and keto-friendly, making it a great option for a healthy dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Spinach and Goat Cheese Sauce:
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Season chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken until golden brown, then set aside.
- Prepare sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add spinach, goat cheese, heavy cream, and herbs until creamy.
- Bake: Return chicken to the skillet, bake for 12–15 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a complete low-carb meal.
- You can substitute feta or cream cheese for goat cheese if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
