Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken (Keto)

Illustrative stock photos, not this exact recipe. Photo credits are at the bottom of the page.

This is a one-pan, low-carb dinner: chicken thighs seared until golden, then finished in a buttery garlic sauce with cream and Parmesan. There is almost no flour or sugar anywhere near it.

Serve it with roasted broccoli, sautéed spinach or cauliflower mash to keep it keto.

Recipe label: Based on traditional technique. Photo: illustrative stock photo, not the finished dish from this exact recipe.

Photo credits: Photo 1: Farhad Ibrahimzade on Pexels; Photo 2: Farhad Ibrahimzade on Pexels; Photo 3: Masuma Rahaman on Pexels. Free stock photos, used under the Unsplash or Pexels license and shown here as illustrations only.

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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken (Keto)

Author: KP Cooking Method: Pan-Frying Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Keto Low Carb

Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4

Description

Pan-seared chicken thighs in a creamy garlic butter and parmesan sauce. A low-carb, keto-friendly dinner in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Servings

• 700 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs (1.5 lb)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 120 ml heavy cream (½ cup)
• 120 ml chicken broth (½ cup)
• 40 g grated Parmesan (⅓ cup)
• 1 tsp dried Italian herbs or thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• fresh parsley (to serve)

Instructions

1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper and herbs.
2. Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden.
3. Remove the chicken. In the same pan melt the remaining butter and cook the garlic for 30 seconds.
4. Add the broth and cream, scraping up the browned bits. Simmer 4-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in the Parmesan.
5. Return the chicken to the pan and simmer 3-4 minutes until it reaches 75°C / 165°F. Garnish with parsley.

Note

This recipe is low in carbohydrates, but check your own targets: ingredient brands vary, so calculate nutrition yourself if you track carbs. Not suitable for dairy-free diets. Keeps 3 days in the fridge.