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Close-up of seared chicken breast smothered in a rich, creamy low carb chicken sauce, garnished with parsley.

Creamy Low Carb Chicken

This recipe creates a rich, satisfying chicken dish perfect for low-carb diets. I spent time refining the sauce here to keep it creamy while staying low carb—and it quickly became a favorite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Sear the chicken in olive oil until golden brown on both sides.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook briefly, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese.
  • Simmer the mixture until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken hot.

Notes

This dish provides comfort food satisfaction while keeping your carbohydrate count low. It is a simple meal for any weeknight.
By Hanna Foster, Adaptation Specialist at Recipes by Betty.
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