Creamy Bacon Mushroom Thyme Sauce on Juicy Chicken Thighs

Keto Chicken Thighs with Creamy Bacon Mushroom Thyme Sauce is a delightful, rich dish that unites tender chicken and savory bacon flavors.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 thighs Chicken Thighs bone-in, skin-on for maximum flavor
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or substitute with olive oil
to taste Salt adjust according to your taste
to taste Pepper adjust according to your taste
2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning consider using fresh herbs for more flavor

For the Sauce

8 ounces White Mushrooms or use cremini mushrooms for richer taste
4 slices Bacon can use turkey bacon for a lighter option
1 cup Heavy Cream coconut cream for dairy-free option
5 sprigs Fresh Thyme for ideal flavor and richness

Equipment

Oven
Skillet
meat thermometer

Method

Cooking Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken thighs skin-side down for about 5 minutes.
Transfer the browned chicken to a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, until cooked through.
Sauté white mushrooms in another skillet with some oil for 3 minutes until golden.
Add cooked bacon to the mushrooms, pour in heavy cream, and mix in thyme and salt; simmer for 2 minutes.
Pour the creamy mushroom sauce over the baked chicken and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 36gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Freeze in portions for up to 3 months.

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