Low-Carb Chicken Recipes You Need to Try – Perfect for Keto!
These juicy, pan-seared chicken thighs are smothered in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce. A quick and delicious keto-friendly dinner that feels indulgent but fits perfectly into a low-carb lifestyle.
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup fresh spinach optional
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Season & Sear:
- Pat chicken thighs dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6–7 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Combine:
- Add spinach (if using) and let wilt in the sauce. Return chicken thighs to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the top and simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through.
Serve:
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Calories: 430
- Fat: 34g
- Carbs: 3g (Net Carbs)
- Protein: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g