Keto Smothered Chicken Thighs
Louise hendon | december 28.
Recipe Summary Keto Smothered Chicken Thighs
Topped with bacon, mushrooms, green onions, and a creamy sauce, these chicken thighs are sure to become a favorite on your keto menu.
Ingredients | Quick And Easy Keto Dinner Recipes4 (8 ounce) skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs1 teaspoon paprikasalt and pepper to taste4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth4 ounces sliced mushrooms¼ cup heavy whipping cream2 green onions, white and green parts separated and slicedDirectionsPreheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).Season chicken thighs on all sides with paprika, salt, and pepper.Cook bacon in a cast iron skillet or oven-safe pan over medium-high heat until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Drain and discard excess grease from skillet.Return skillet to medium heat and cook chicken thighs, skin-side down, for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip chicken over and place skillet in the preheated oven.Bake until chicken thighs are no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Remove all but 2 tablespoons drippings from skillet.Return skillet to the stove over medium-high heat. Pour in chicken broth while whisking up brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add mushrooms and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in heavy whipping cream and whisk together until lightly simmering, then reduce heat to medium-low. Season with salt and pepper, if necessary.Return chicken and any juices back into skillet; top with bacon and green onions. Serve immediately, spooning sauce over the chicken.Info | Quick And Easy Keto Dinner Recipesprep:
10 mins
cook:
50 mins
total:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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