Garlic-Thyme Chicken with Cream Sauce

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Tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich garlic-thyme cream sauce, finished with Parmesan for a luxurious keto dinner. This American-inspired keto recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 490 calories and feeds 2, 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: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 490 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry, then season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and cook 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to skillet, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon dried thyme. Sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup heavy cream and simmer gently for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan until melted and combined. Return chicken to skillet and coat in sauce, cooking 1 minute more.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley and serve.

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