Marry Me Low Carb Chicken (Print Version)

Tender chicken layered with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and cheeses baked to golden perfection.

# 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
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with oil or cooking spray.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Place the chicken in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined.
04 - Pour the cream mixture evenly over the chicken breasts. Scatter the sun-dried tomatoes and chopped spinach around the chicken. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
05 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is melted and golden brown. The sauce should be bubbling around the edges.
06 - Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • Everything bakes in one dish so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • It reheats beautifully for lunch the next day if you somehow have leftovers
02 -
  • Searing the chicken first adds gorgeous color and extra flavor depth
  • The sauce will look thin going into the oven but thickens beautifully while baking
  • Overbaking dries out the chicken so check at 25 minutes even if it looks pale
03 -
  • Pound the chicken to even thickness so no piece dries out before others finish cooking
  • Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil and drain them well for the best texture

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