Lemon-Herb Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

Tender chicken thighs baked to golden perfection with a vibrant lemon-herb glaze, finished with a rich, velvety mushroom sauce that complements the high-protein meal perfectly. This American-inspired chicken recipe (keto, high protein), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, white mushrooms 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 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.

Ingredients

• 16 oz chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz white mushrooms
• 2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet and cook undisturbed for 8-10 minutes until skin is deeply golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook for 4 more minutes.
3. Step 3: Transfer skillet to a preheated 400°F oven and bake for 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4. Step 4: While chicken bakes, heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until golden and tender, stirring occasionally.
5. Step 5: Stir in minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then reduce heat to low. Whisk in heavy cream and simmer gently for 4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.