About This Recipe
Skillet Tuscan Chicken in Sun‑Dried Tomato Cream over Cabbage “Fettuccine” is weeknight comfort in 30 minutes. Golden-seared chicken simmers in a silky, garlicky cream sauce with sun‑dried tomatoes and spinach, then gets piled over buttery cabbage ribbons for a pasta-style keto dinner that tastes restaurant-worthy.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
- Heavy cream
- Cream cheese
- Baby spinach
- Green cabbage (for “fettuccine”)
- Olive oil (use the flavorful oil from the tomato jar)
- Garlic
- Butter (for sautéing cabbage)
- Italian seasoning, garlic powder
- Kosher salt & black pepper
- Crushed red pepper flakes & fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Cut green cabbage into thin ribbon “fettuccine.” Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil from the tomato jar (plus a little extra if needed) in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through; transfer to a plate.
- Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun‑dried tomatoes; sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese. Simmer 2–3 minutes, stirring until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Fold in baby spinach to wilt.
- Return chicken (and juices) to the skillet. Simmer 3–4 minutes to coat in sauce; adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- While the sauce simmers, sauté the cabbage ribbons in a separate pan with a knob of butter or olive oil over medium heat 4–6 minutes until tender‑crisp; season with salt and pepper.
- Plate cabbage “fettuccine,” top with chicken and spoon over plenty of sauce. Finish with crushed red pepper and fresh basil if you like.
Keto Focus
Cabbage ribbons replace pasta for a low‑carb base; the cream-and-cheese sauce boosts fats while keeping protein moderate and carbs minimal with no flour or added sugars.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 620
- Protein: 33g
- Fat: 46g
- Total Carbs: 13g
- Fiber: 5g
- Net Carbs: 8g
Tips & Variations
- Use chicken breasts if preferred; adjust cook time to avoid drying out.
- Add sliced mushrooms or zucchini with the sun-dried tomatoes for extra veggies.
- Lighten it up by swapping half the cream for chicken broth; reduce to thicken.
- Make it spicier with more red pepper flakes or a pinch of Calabrian chili paste.
- Meal prep: Sauce thickens as it cools—reheat gently with a splash of cream.
- Serve with a side salad or roasted broccoli for a complete low-carb plate.