Keto Chicken Skillet Recipe
Say hello to your new favorite one skillet chicken dinner that's topped with a lemon garlic butter cream sauce! I used thin chicken breasts but this recipe would be delicious with boneless chicken thighs too!
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Calories: 295kcal
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Chef's Knife
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- â…“ cup finely diced shallots or red onions
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or basil
Instructions
- Pound chicken to ½ inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
- Heat oil in a skillet, brown chicken for 2-3 minutes per side, then remove.
- Add shallots and broth mixture to skillet, scrape bottom, and simmer until reduced to â…“ cup.
- Whisk in butter and cream, add chicken, then bake for 5-8 minutes. Garnish and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 39.8mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 1.2mg