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square feature image of low carb chicken in tomato basil cream sauce served on a white plate over zucchini noodles and garnished with extra cheese and parsley.

Low Carb Chicken in Tomato Basil Cream Sauce

This low carb chicken in tomato basil cream sauce is delicious! You'll love the bits of tender chicken in the delicious creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, feta cheese, garlic, fresh basil, and parsley. Served over pasta, zoodles, or even riced cauliflower - this recipe is TASTY!
4.72 from 7 votes
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Chicken
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 299 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 chicken boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1" pieces
  • ⅓ cup green onion
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ½ cup sun dried tomatoes sliced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil
  • 6 ounces feta cheese
  • ⅓ cup fresh parsley
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • salt to taste
  • for serving: cooked zucchini noodles, pasta, or rice

Instructions
 

  • Add olive oil to a 12" skillet and preheat over medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute for 6 to 7 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken, set aside, and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Using the same pan, add another tablespoon of olive oil, diced green onion, and minced garlic. Saute for 2 minutes.
  • In the same pan, add chicken broth, heavy cream, wine, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, and basil into the pan. Heat to simmer and continue cooking until liquid is reduced by half, stirring frequently. Approximately 6- 8 minutes.
  • Return chicken to pan. Heat until warm.
  • Add feta cheese, parsley, pepper, and salt. Toss well and serve over pasta, zoodles, or riced cauliflower. Adjust seasonings if necessary.

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Kori's Tips

  • Don't miss all of our helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes can be found in our post. Check it out!
  • If your sauce has gotten too thick, no problem - just add some more cream until it's the right consistency. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  • SUBSTITUTIONS: Use chicken breast instead of chicken thighs. You can also use seafood or shrimp.

    • Nutrition

    Calories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 3.4gProtein: 26gFat: 19.9gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 658mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 2.3g
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