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Keto chicken thighs with creamy mushroom sauce in skillet, topped with fresh parsley

Keto Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Juicy keto chicken thighs simmered in a rich creamy mushroom sauce. This easy low carb dinner is comforting, satisfying, and perfect for a ketogenic lifestyle.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 3
Calories 925 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 skillet
  • 1 tongs
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 6 piece chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on, pat dry before seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or butter for searing
  • 2 tbsp butter for sautéing mushrooms
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 250 g mushrooms cremini or button, sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream full fat
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup Parmesan freshly grated

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
    6 piece chicken thighs, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Heat avocado oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and sear for 6–7 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and cook another 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
    1 tbsp avocado oil or butter
  • In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
    2 tbsp butter, 3 clove garlic
  • Add mushrooms and cook until softened and lightly browned.
    250 g mushrooms
  • Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 3–4 minutes to reduce slightly.
    ½ cup chicken broth
  • Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
    1 cup heavy cream, ¼ cup Parmesan
  • Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer 5–10 minutes until chicken reaches 75°C internal temperature.
    6 piece chicken thighs

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 925kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 45gFat: 80gSaturated Fat: 37gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 348mgSodium: 1344mgPotassium: 847mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1772IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 195mgIron: 2mg
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