Keto Creamy Smothered Chicken Thighs
Keto Creamy Smothered Chicken Thighs deliver tender, juicy dark meat nestled under a rich mushroom-bacon pan sauce with a touch of cream. The smoky bacon, earthy mushrooms, and silky gravy balance each bite, making it a comforting option for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal with friends.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Keto Creamy Smothered Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 68 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 61 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 3
Season the chicken thighs on all sides with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Cook the bacon in a cast iron skillet or other oven-safe pan over medium-high heat until browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
- 5
Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- 6
Drain and discard the excess grease from the skillet.
- 7
Return the skillet to medium heat and cook the chicken thighs, skin-side down, for 3 to 4 minutes.
- 8
Flip the chicken over and place the skillet in the preheated oven.
- 9
Bake until the chicken thighs are no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes.
- 10
An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 11
Remove the chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- 12
Remove all but 2 tablespoons of drippings from the skillet.
- 13
Return the skillet to the stove over medium-high heat and pour in the chicken broth while whisking up the browned bits from the bottom.
- 14
Add the mushrooms and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- 15
Pour in the heavy whipping cream and whisk until it is lightly simmering, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
- 16
Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
- 17
Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet; top with the bacon and green onions.
- 18
Serve immediately, spooning the sauce over the chicken.
- Calories 374.78 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 22.65 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 3.83 g 1%
- Total Fat 28.49 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 9.5 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 152.64 mg High 51%
- Sodium 265.09 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 1.69 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 0.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 19.01 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.25 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 189.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Keto Creamy Smothered Chicken Thighs is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon Bits, Chicken Thigh, Green Onion, and Heavy Cream. Each serving provides about 374.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Keto Creamy Smothered Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Bits, Chicken Thigh, Green Onion, Heavy Cream, Mushrooms. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Keto Creamy Smothered Chicken Thighs?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 374.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Keto Creamy Smothered Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 18 steps.
- Is Keto Creamy Smothered Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Keto Creamy Smothered Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 374.78 calories and 22.65 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 265.09 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.5 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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