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Keto Chicken Breast

Creamy Garlic Keto Chicken Breast Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 490
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for serving

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 4 minutes per side until golden, then transfer to a plate.
  2. Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Cook the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant, then pour in the chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan, and thyme, and whisk until smooth. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to thicken.
  3. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon some sauce over the top. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 4 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest part.
  4. Plate the chicken and spoon a generous amount of sauce over each piece. Finish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

If your chicken breasts are quite thick, you may need to simmer an extra minute or two. This dish does not require resting time; serve it right away while the sauce is loose and glossy.