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Keto Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

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Keto Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mushroom Sauce offers a rich and satisfying low-carb dinner. Tender, lemon-garlic seasoned chicken thighs are topped with a creamy mushroom sauce made with fresh herbs, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, making it a perfect dish for a keto lifestyle.

Ingredients

750 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 5–6 fillets)

Juice of 1 fresh lemon

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried rosemary

1 tsp salt

½ tsp cracked black pepper

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp olive oil (for the sauce)

250 g fresh mushrooms, sliced

2 garlic cloves, minced (for the sauce)

1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped

1 tsp dried thyme (for the sauce)

1 tsp dried rosemary (for the sauce)

1 cup heavy cream

1 tsp nutmeg

Salt and black pepper, to taste (for the sauce)

½ cup fresh Parmesan cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine chicken thighs with lemon juice, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 15–20 minutes (up to 1 hour).
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 Tbsp olive oil. Sear chicken thighs 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add 1 Tbsp olive oil. Sauté sliced mushrooms over medium heat until browned and tender (~5 minutes).
  4. Add minced garlic, parsley, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine. Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in shredded Parmesan until melted and sauce is creamy.
  7. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for 2 minutes to meld flavors.

Notes

Chicken thighs are ideal for this recipe as they stay moist and tender in the creamy sauce.

You can substitute chicken breasts, but be sure to reduce cooking time.

For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and a dairy-free Parmesan alternative.

Feel free to add spinach or other leafy greens to the sauce for extra nutrients.

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