Baked Herb-Rubbed Chicken Thighs with Garlic Cream Sauce

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with a fragrant herb rub and served with a rich, garlicky cream sauce perfect for keto meal prep. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, dried rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 American cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to form a herb rub.
  2. Step 2: Rub the herb mixture evenly over 4 bone-in chicken thighs. Place the thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet lined with foil. Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes until skin is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: While chicken roasts, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, cooking for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Serve the baked chicken thighs drizzled with the garlic cream sauce.

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