Marry Me Low Carb Chicken (Printable)

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

# What You'll 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 (optional)
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped (optional)

# Step-by-step:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Season chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides. Arrange 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 breasts. Scatter sun-dried tomatoes and chopped spinach around and between the chicken pieces. Top everything with shredded mozzarella cheese.
05 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
06 - Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly. Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The heavy cream and melted cheeses create an incredibly luxurious sauce that feels indulgent while keeping carbs remarkably low
  • Sun-dried tomatoes pack such concentrated flavor that a little goes a long way, making every forkful exciting
  • Everything cooks in one dish with almost zero prep work, leaving you with a impressive dinner and minimal cleanup
02 -
  • Searing the chicken for a few minutes per side before baking creates a gorgeous golden crust and adds depth of flavor
  • The sauce will seem quite thin when you first pour it, but it thickens beautifully as it bakes and rests
  • Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil dont need draining, but the oil-packed ones add extra richness to the dish
03 -
  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before seasoning so they all cook through at the same rate
  • Let the casserole rest for those full 5 minutes before serving so the sauce has time to set up slightly

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