Creamy Keto Garlic Mushroom Chicken

Experience a savory symphony of flavors with this Creamy Keto Garlic Mushroom Chicken. Perfectly seared chicken breast nestled in a rich and aromatic garlic mushroom sauce—this dish is a comforting low-carb delight that promises to satisfy your cravings without compromising your keto goals.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce, Keto Chicken Recipe, Keto Comfort Food, Low Carb Chicken Dinner

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings people

Calories 495kcal

Equipment

Large skillet
Measuring cups and spoons
Knife
Cutting board

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs or 680 grams
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
½ tsp dried thyme

Instructions

Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until mushrooms are tender and browned.
Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and thyme, stirring continuously. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it thicken for about 5 minutes.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, ensuring the chicken is heated through and the sauce has coated the chicken well.
Garnish with extra parsley if desired and serve hot.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, you can mix in a keto-friendly thickener like xanthan gum, using a pinch at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

Feel free to swap out the mushrooms for other low-carb vegetables like spinach or asparagus for variety.

This dish pairs beautifully with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a complete keto-friendly meal.

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