Here’s a rich, creamy, and keto-friendly Bacon Chicken Thighs with Garlic Cream Sauce that’s packed with flavor and perfect for a low-carb dinner! 🍗🥓🧄
Servings: 4 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Total Time: 35 min
Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 🍗
- 4 slices bacon, chopped 🥓
- 2 tbsp butter 🧈
- 4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for depth)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
1️⃣ Crisp the Bacon:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook bacon until crispy.
- Remove and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
2️⃣ Sear the Chicken:
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- In the same pan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken, skin-side down, for 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Flip and cook another 5 minutes.
- Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Garlic Cream Sauce:
- Lower heat to medium and add garlic, sautéing for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and Dijon mustard.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
4️⃣ Finish Cooking:
- Return chicken and bacon to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temp).
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Serving Ideas:
✅ Pair with roasted Brussels sprouts or garlic butter asparagus.
✅ Serve over cauliflower mash or zucchini noodles.
✅ Add a side of cheesy keto biscuits for a comforting meal.
Would you like a keto dessert idea to follow this up? 😊
