Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic-Parmesan Cauliflower Mash

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Juicy pan-roasted chicken thighs paired with creamy garlic and Parmesan cauliflower mash, a comforting keto-friendly dish. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, cauliflower florets, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat dry 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 6-7 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip and sear the other side for 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and roast chicken for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, steam 4 cups cauliflower florets until very tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a food processor, add 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme if using.
  6. Step 6: Serve the roasted chicken thighs atop the garlic-Parmesan cauliflower mash for a hearty keto meal.

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