Keto Irish Creamy Spinach and Chicken

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Keto Irish Creamy Spinach and Chicken, plated and ready to serve

This Keto Irish Creamy Spinach and Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy garlic spinach sauce. It’s a quick, easy, and satisfying keto-friendly meal that’s perfect for dinner any night of the week. The buttery spinach, infused with herbs and cream, pairs beautifully with juicy chicken breasts or thighs.

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Ingredients for Keto Irish Creamy Spinach and Chicken

Keto Irish Creamy Spinach and Chicken

This Keto Irish Creamy Spinach and Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy garlic spinach sauce.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and sear it in the skillet for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  • Sauté the onions and garlic: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
  • Cook the spinach: Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Make the creamy sauce: Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, dried thyme, and parsley. Let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly.
  • Combine and serve: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning the creamy spinach sauce over the top. Let the chicken warm through in the sauce for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 450kcal | Protein: 30g | Fat: 35g
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Health Benefits

  • Spinach adds volume and nutrients with essentially no carbs, while the cream and Parmesan sauce keeps the fat content high.
  • This comes together in under 30 minutes, making it one of the quickest genuinely keto weeknight mains in the chapter.

Pairs Well With

  • Keto Colcannon
  • Irish Bacon and Cabbage Salad
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