Keto Bacon Chicken Thighs With Garlic Cream Sauce
Indulge in the enchantment of a succulent chicken thigh adorned with irresistibly crispy skin. Prepare to be amazed as we take it a step further (if you can believe it) by cooking the chicken thighs in luscious bacon fat and crowning them with a delectable mushroom Parmesan cream sauce. With the delightful combination of bacon, mushrooms, and cheese, this dish speaks for itself. Luxuriously rich, creamy, and comforting, this effortless skillet creation is bound to become your go-to weeknight favorite, regardless of whether you adhere to a keto diet or not.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 1/2 lb. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small bunch thyme
- 3/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 c. heavy cream
- 1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain slices on a paper towel-lined plate and reserve about 2 tablespoons fat in skillet.
- Season chicken all over with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high, then add chicken to skillet skin side-down. Cook until golden and seared, about 5 minutes, then flip and cook until seared on second side, about 5 minutes more. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add onion and cook until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic then add chicken broth, cream, Parmesan, thyme, and lemon juice. Bring mixture to a simmer and let cook 5 minute.
- Return chicken to skillet and simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly, about 10 minutes more.
- Chop bacon and sprinkle over chicken before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 737kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 41gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 255mgSodium: 911mgPotassium: 764mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gCalcium: 223mgIron: 3mg
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