Creamed Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of cream for a decadent keto dinner. This French-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, bone-in skin-on, unsalted butter, garlic cloves 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: 20 min Serves 4 French cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 4 chicken thighs with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and foaming.
  2. Step 2: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 6-7 minutes without moving until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook another 5 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken to a plate and reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tbsp butter and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour 1/2 cup heavy cream and stir in 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme. Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken thighs to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors. Serve hot with sauce spooned over the top.

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