Ingredients
Chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on (4 pieces, ~1.5 lbs)
Garlic, minced (4 cloves)
Heavy cream (1 cup, full-fat)
Chicken broth (1/2 cup, low-sodium)
Butter (2 tablespoons, unsalted)
Parmesan cheese, grated (1/4 cup)
Fresh parsley (2 tablespoons, chopped)
Olive oil (1 tablespoon)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering
Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown; remove and set aside
Reduce heat to medium, add butter and garlic to the same pan; sauté until fragrant
Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the bottom
Stir in heavy cream and parmesan, simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened
Return chicken to the pan, tilt the skillet, and spoon the sauce over the thighs
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving
Notes
Bone-in thighs provide extra flavor and moisture
Adjust garlic quantity based on personal preference
Sauce thickens naturally as it cools
Serving with steamed cauliflower or zucchini noodles recommended for complete keto meal
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Keto
- Diet: Ketogenic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 58g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 320mg