Description
Indulge in this decadent, low-carb Marry Me Chicken that features juicy, succulent chicken thighs smothered in a rich, velvety garlic-parmesan cream sauce. Cooked entirely in one skillet for easy cleanup, this restaurant-quality dish is the perfect reliable staple for busy keto weeknights, providing deep, comforting flavors without any flour or unhealthy fillers.
Ingredients
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp avocado oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat avocado oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
Season chicken thighs liberally with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
Sear chicken until golden brown, approximately five minutes per side, then remove from the pan and set aside.
Lower heat to medium and add minced garlic to the skillet, stirring for sixty seconds to infuse the oil.
Pour in the heavy cream and scrape the bottom of the pan to release the flavorful browned bits.
Simmer the liquid until it reduces by one-third of its volume.
Stir in the parmesan cheese until the sauce reaches a smooth, thickened consistency.
Nestle the cooked chicken thighs back into the bubbling cream sauce.
Baste the chicken with the sauce and continue simmering for a few minutes until heated through and coated perfectly.
Notes
Ensure you use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce consistency. You can serve this alongside steamed broccoli or cauliflower rice to soak up the extra creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg