Marry Me Low Carb Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken baked with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy cheesy sauce for a flavorful low-carb meal.

# 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 (optional)
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional)

# Steps:

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 seasoned chicken. Scatter sun-dried tomatoes and spinach around the chicken pieces. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
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 oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce creates its own velvety richness without any flour or thickeners
  • Everything comes together in one dish with almost zero active cooking time
  • Those sun-dried tomatoes add an umami punch that makes simple chicken feel fancy
02 -
  • Thin chicken breasts will dry out before the sauce reduces nicely
  • Searing the chicken first adds incredible depth but is not required
  • The sauce will look thin when you pour it but thickens beautifully
03 -
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting and flavor
  • Pat the sun-dried tomatoes dry so they do not make the sauce oily

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