Marry Me Low Carb Chicken (Printable Version)

Tender chicken baked with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and cheese in a creamy sauce, perfect for low-carb diets.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
03 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

05 - 1 cup heavy cream
06 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Seasonings

08 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
09 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Place them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together heavy cream, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
04 - Pour the cream mixture evenly over the chicken. Scatter sun-dried tomatoes and spinach around the chicken pieces.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
06 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and cheese is melted and golden brown.
07 - Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped basil if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sun-dried tomatoes bring this incredible tangy sweetness that cuts through all that rich cream
  • Everything happens in one dish and the cleanup is almost suspiciously easy
02 -
  • Searing the chicken first creates a crust that holds moisture better, but it adds an extra pan to wash
  • The sauce will look too thin when you pour it, but trust the process because it thickens beautifully in the oven
03 -
  • Pat the sun-dried tomatoes thoroughly with paper towels to keep excess oil from separating your sauce
  • Room temperature cream blends more smoothly and prevents the grainy texture that happens with cold dairy

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