Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs | Keto, Low-Carb

These Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs are weeknight winners. They’re packed with crowd-pleasing flavors like garlic, lemon, and shallots, plus they’re done in a flash. Add this recipe to your list of favorite one-pan meals! It’s low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free. Try it out today and let me know that you think!

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• Sheet Pan Meal: Sausage, Broccoli, Peppers, and Onions
• Sheet Pan Greek Chicken Thighs
• Ground Beef Bulgogi
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Peace, family

I’m back with another weeknight winner. These creamy mushroom chicken thighs make for a hearty, comforting, no-nonsense dinner that you can rely on time after time. The ingredients are straightforward and easy to find. I’m willing to bet you already have most of them on hand. This is a one-pan meal that doesn’t require any special tools or techniques.

But, don’t let the ease and convenience fool ya. The flavors are absolutely popping. There’s garlic, there’s lemon, there’s seasoning. Three things I know you love. If you’re feeling wild, you can even toss in a few herbs that you need to use up. Let’s get into some details.

What Tools Do I Need?

To make these creamy mushroom chicken thighs, here’s what you’ll need on hand:

• An Oven-Safe Skillet: This meal starts off on the stovetop and is transferred into the oven. You’ll want to use an oven-safe skillet. Cast-iron is always a great choice.
• Stove-Top + Oven
• Sharp Knife – for mincing the garlic and chopping the shallot and parsley.
• Cutting Board

Ingredients for Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Fresh Garlic
• Shallot
• Baby Bella Mushrooms, sliced
• Chicken Thighs, bone-in, skin-on
• Salt – you’ll notice in the recipe card that the seasonings/spices are “divided.” You will use them to season the chicken thighs prior to searing, and then again to season the mushroom cream sauce.
• Black Pepper
• Smoked Paprika
• Cayenne Powder
• Heavy Cream
• Lemon Juice
• Parsley, chopped

What is the Carb Count for This Recipe?

This recipe contains 7 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber per serving. That brings the carb count to 5 net grams per serving, making it suitable for low-carb and ketogenic lifestyles.

Can I Use A Different Cut of Chicken?

If you use a different cut of chicken, the cook time will need to be adjusted. For accurate and consistent results, I recommend using an instant read digital thermometer. We don’t want dry or undercooked chicken.

How to Make Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs

• To a large oven-safe skillet, add the extra virgin olive oil (1 tablespoon) and heat (medium) for 3 minutes.Add the minced garlic and chopped shallot.
• Cook until the onions are soft. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently for an additional 4 minutes.
• Remove the garlic, shallot, and mushrooms from the skillet. Set aside in a small bowl.

• Preheat the oven to 400° F
• Add the remaining oil to the skillet and heat for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
• Using a paper towel, pat the skin of the chicken thighs dry. Season the thighs with salt (½ teaspoon), black pepper (¼ teaspoon), smoked paprika (¼ teaspoon), and cayenne powder (⅛ teaspoon).

• Place the chicken thighs into the skillet, skin side down. Sear the thighs for 5 minutes, without moving them, until the skin is golden brown.

• Flip the chicken. Add the garlic, shallot, and mushrooms back to the skillet.

• Next, pour the heavy cream and lemon juice into the skillet and stir, ensuring that all of the ingredients are evenly dispersed. Season with remaining salt, black pepper, smoked paprika and cayenne.
• Place the skillet into the oven and cook for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165° F when measured on an instant-read thermometer. Top with chopped parsley and serve.

Serving Suggestions:

You can serve this meal:

• With a side of roasted vegetables
• With rice or cauliflower rice
• With garlic parmesan mashed cauliflower or mashed potatoes
• With my hasselback baby red potatoes

Try it out and let me know what you think! When you make it, be sure to snap a pic and tag me on Instagram or Facebook!

Peace,

Adri

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