Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Spinach (Keto Recipe)
✨ Description
Looking for a quick, delicious, and low-carb dinner? This creamy garlic butter chicken with spinach is the perfect keto-friendly meal. It’s rich, satisfying, and ready in under 30 minutes!
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
2. Make the Sauce
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and stir well.
3. Add Cheese
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes until it thickens.
4. Add Spinach
Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
5. Combine
Return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the top and let everything simmer for another 5 minutes.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve this dish with:
- Cauliflower rice
- Zucchini noodles
- Steamed broccoli
📊 Nutrition (Approximate per serving)
- Low Carb
- High Fat
- Moderate Protein
Perfect for anyone following a keto or low-carb diet.
💡 Tips
- Add mushrooms for extra flavor
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier option
- Sprinkle extra Parmesan on top before serving