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Low-Carb Tuscan Chicken

An easy low-carb one pan dish with chicken breasts, broccoli, tomatoes, and a creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for meal prep and high in protein.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 5 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless chicken breasts chopped into 1 inch pieces
  • 1.5 teaspoons creole seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1.5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 broccoli crowns chopped into florets
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • 0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 cup half and half
  • 0.25 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Season chicken pieces with creole seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder. Add to the hot skillet and sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and mostly cooked through.
  3. Add broccoli florets and grape tomatoes to the skillet. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir to combine.
  4. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is tender-crisp and tomatoes begin to soften.
  5. Stir in half and half, scraping up any flavorful bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Sprinkle parmesan cheese evenly over the top, followed by mozzarella cheese. Do not stir.
  7. Allow cheese to melt completely into a bubbly, golden layer, then remove from heat. Let sit for 1-2 minutes before serving to allow sauce to thicken slightly.

Notes

Makes 5 servings. Can add more chicken broth, heavy cream, or parmesan for extra sauce. Great served over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles. Perfect for meal prep - stores in refrigerator for 4-5 days. Can adjust spice level with red pepper flakes to taste.
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