Baked Herb-Crusted Chicken Thighs with Creamed Mushrooms

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Juicy chicken thighs baked with a fragrant herb crust served alongside a rich, low-carb creamed mushroom sauce. This keto (keto, low carb) ready in about 50 minutes pairs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, dried thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Keto cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat dry 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs and rub all over with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 35-40 minutes until skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: While chicken bakes, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden and tender.
  4. Step 4: Pour 1/2 cup heavy cream into the skillet with mushrooms, stirring to combine. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the mushrooms.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. Serve the herb-crusted chicken thighs topped with creamed mushrooms.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Baked Herb-Crusted Chicken Thighs with Creamed Mushrooms take to make?

Total time is about 50 minutes (10 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Baked Herb-Crusted Chicken Thighs with Creamed Mushrooms?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Herb-Crusted Chicken Thighs with Creamed Mushrooms?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Baked Herb-Crusted Chicken Thighs with Creamed Mushrooms for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Baked Herb-Crusted Chicken Thighs with Creamed Mushrooms keto?

Yes — this recipe is tagged keto, low carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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