Description
Discover delicious and easy low carb chicken recipes perfect for your weeknight dinners. These meals are satisfying and keto-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season them with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add broccoli florets to the skillet around the chicken.
- Pour heavy cream over the chicken and broccoli. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs if preferred, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
- Feel free to add other low-carb vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce and broccoli
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: low carb chicken, keto chicken, easy chicken dinner, healthy chicken recipe, quick chicken meal