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    Keto chicken thighs recipe with mushroom sauce

    Published: Feb 7, 2020 · Updated: May 5, 2021 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    This delicious keto chicken thighs recipe with mushroom sauce is perfect for meal prep or just to enjoy with the company of friends at the dinner table. Creamy and flavorful, this dish will make it to the top of your list of keto, low carb, and gluten-free recipes.

    Close up of a black skillet with fried chicken thighs with creamy mushroom sauce garnished with chopped green onions.
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    • Step by step directions
    • How do I know when chicken thighs are done
    • Making creamy mushroom sauce
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    • More keto recipes
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    Despite my unconditional love for red meat, I enjoy eating chicken - and especially chicken thighs for their tenderness and juiciness! But this keto chicken recipe with creamy mushroom sauce became my absolute favorite dish to make for dinner. It’s so rich in flavors yet so easy to make that I couldn’t stop myself from sharing this recipe with you.

    Step by step directions

    We’ll need 1kg of boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this recipe (I bought a package with 11 medium pieces inside). Season them on both sides with salt and ground black pepper and set aside. Take your diced onions and minced garlic and cook on a large skillet greased with some unsalted butter over a medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until they start browning. Then, take your chicken thighs, place them on the same skillet, and fry on both sides until cooked through and have a golden-brown crust. The cooking time will vary on the size of your chicken thighs but I found that medium size pieces will need approximately 8 minutes on each side to cook through. If you have large pieces, you might want to increase the cooking time a little bit.

    How do I know when chicken thighs are done

    Poke the center of a chicken thigh with a knife; if the juice comes out clear, it’s done. If the juice has even a slightly pinkish color, let the chicken cook for couple more minutes. I use this method all the time and have never ended up eating raw chicken.

    You can also use a more precise method by checking the internal temperature of your chicken with an instant cooking thermometer. For thoroughly cooked chicken, whether it’s chicken breast or chicken thigh, it should be 165F or 73C.

    Step by step 4 images collage instruction on how to make chicken thighs with creamy mushroom sauce.

    Making creamy mushroom sauce

    When the chicken is done, transfer it from the skillet to a plate and set aside. Now, time to make our creamy mushroom sauce! On the same skillet, cook the mushrooms for about 5 minutes or until they reduce in size and start browning. Then add the heavy cream, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and cook for an additional 5-10 mins. When the mushroom sauce is slightly thickened, add the chicken back to the skillet and let it cook without flipping it for another 2 minutes.

    A silver spoon with creamy mushroom sauce garnished with chopped green onions with fried chicken thighs on the background.

    Serving ideas

    Serve hot, topped with freshly chopped green onions with CREAMY KETO CAULIFLOWER MASH, LOW CARB KETO CAULIFLOWER RICE to complete your perfect keto mushroom chicken dish. Or, if you want something with more carbs on the side, I recommend you try my GARLIC RANCH SAUTEED BROCCOLI AND SWEET POTATOES side dish recipe.

    More keto recipes

    If chicken meat is your favorite, I have a few more keto chicken recipes for you! Check out these SLOW-COOKED CHIPOTLE CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS, OVEN-BAKED LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN THIGHS RECIPE, and BRINED AND BAKED MUSTARD CHICKEN BREASTS recipes and give them a try; you won’t regret it.

    Recipe

    Close shot of a non-stick skillet full of fried chicken thighs with mushroom sauce topped with chopped green onions.

    Keto chicken thighs recipe with mushroom sauce

    These juicy keto chicken thighs with mushroom sauce are perfect for meal prep or just to enjoy with the company of friends at the dinner table. Creamy and flavorful, this dish will make it to the top of your list of keto, low carb, and gluten-free recipes.
    4.93 from 13 votes
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    Course: Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Chicken thighs, Keto chicken recipe, Meal prep recipe
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 11 thighs
    Calories: 162kcal
    Author: Anna

    Ingredients

    • 2.2 lb (1kg) chicken thighs, boneless
    • 8 oz (250g) baby bella mushrooms, sliced
    • 1 cup (125g) heavy cream
    • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
    • ½ small onion, diced
    • Ground black pepper
    • Salt
    • Unsalted butter for frying
    • Green onions for garnishing, chopped

    Instructions

    • Season the chicken thighs from both sides with salt and black pepper to taste.
    • Heat a large skillet over a medium-high heat and add the butter.
    • When the butter has melted, add the onions and garlic and cook until they started browning.
    • Place the chicken thighs onto the skillet and fry on each side for 8 minutes or until golden brown.
    • When the chicken has a nice, crispy crust on both sides and is no longer pink in the center, transfer it from the skillet to a clean plate and set aside.
    • On the same skillet, cook the mushrooms for about 5 minutes or until they reduce in size and started browning. Then add the heavy cream, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and cook for additional 5-10 mins. 
    • When the mushroom sauce is slightly thickened, add the chicken back to the skillet and let it cook without flipping it for another 2 minutes.
    • Serve hot, topped with freshly chopped green onions over a side dish of your choice. 

    Notes

    NET CARB: 1,5g
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto chicken thighs recipe with mushroom sauce
    Amount Per Serving (1 chicken thigh)
    Calories 162 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Potassium 24mg1%
    Carbohydrates 2g1%
    Fiber 0.5g2%
    Sugar 0.7g1%
    Protein 20g40%
    Vitamin A 233IU5%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 12mg1%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    This website, https://heretocook.com, offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as Cronometer.com and MyFitnesPal.com

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    Comments

    1. Martin says

      February 17, 2020 at 8:42 am

      5 stars
      I made it and it was amazing! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        February 17, 2020 at 8:44 am

        I'm glad that you liked it! Thank you for your comment.

        Reply
    2. Marilyn Press says

      May 11, 2020 at 12:34 pm

      I just made the chicken & mushroom dish tonight & it was super delish😋❤️

      Reply
      • Anna says

        May 11, 2020 at 2:50 pm

        Amazing! I'm glad that you liked it!

        Reply
    3. Lyn Morris says

      May 13, 2020 at 6:43 am

      5 stars
      it was lovely thank you

      Reply
      • Anna says

        May 13, 2020 at 8:50 am

        You're welcome, Lyn!

        Reply
    4. Anne says

      June 21, 2020 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, new to the Keto and omg this was truly amazing. I hope that all meals are this good. Thank you for putting this a real game changer.x

      Reply
      • Anna says

        June 21, 2020 at 8:42 pm

        Thank you for your comment, Anne! You can't imagine how happy I am to hear that you loved my recipe! You can also try my Oven-baked lemon butter chicken thigs recipe; I'm sure you'll like it too.

        Reply
    5. Amy says

      July 23, 2020 at 12:44 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious. Very light dinner on a hot summer evening. With fresh green beans. Will definitely make this again

      Reply
      • Anna says

        July 23, 2020 at 9:13 am

        Amazing! I'm glad you liked it, Amy!

        Reply
    6. Janet stipo says

      August 24, 2020 at 1:01 am

      5 stars
      Just made this for dinner for my husband and myself. It was beyond outstanding, I would not hesitate to make this for guests. CANNOT believe it only has two carbs.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        August 24, 2020 at 8:16 am

        Thank you, Janet!

        Reply
    7. Tanya says

      October 22, 2020 at 2:55 am

      5 stars
      This was AMAZING and very easy to do.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        October 22, 2020 at 8:16 am

        Thank you, Tanya!

        Reply
    8. Sue says

      November 03, 2020 at 12:55 am

      This was amazing! Soooo good. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 03, 2020 at 7:36 am

        Thank you for your comment, Sue! I'm happy that you like my recipe!

        Reply
    9. Trish says

      July 11, 2021 at 9:10 am

      5 stars
      Made this meal prep for tomororw nights dinner of course had to try it omg I could drink that sauce. Fabulous recipe can't wait to eat it all up tomorrow

      Reply
      • Anna says

        July 11, 2021 at 2:22 pm

        Thank you for your comment, Trish! I'm happy to hear that you liked the recipe!

        Reply
    10. Rebecca says

      October 23, 2021 at 11:46 pm

      5 stars
      This is absolutely delicious! I used thighs with the bone and skin
      and I added a little frozen spinach and sauteed it with the mushrooms until it was heated and then continued the recipe as written. Absolutely superb! Highly recommend!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        October 24, 2021 at 9:19 am

        Thank you for sharing, Rebecca!

        Reply
    11. Ramona says

      August 05, 2024 at 1:04 am

      5 stars
      So inspired! I made a rosemary chicken thigh and subbed heavy cream with almond milk (I am doing clean keto--no dairy). I am not disappointed. The flavors are superb and this came together flawless! I love a good eat that takes little to no time.

      10 out of 10 on this one!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        August 05, 2024 at 1:24 pm

        Thank you, Ramona!

        Reply
    12. Nicole says

      October 29, 2024 at 3:11 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is amazing! I have 8 children 11 and under and everyone loved it. I made it with roasted asparagus and cauliflower and an easy caesar salad! I highly recommend this recipe! Definitely going into my rotation! And it was fairly quick and easy.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        October 29, 2024 at 7:59 am

        Thank you, Nicole! I'm glad your family liked my recipe 🙂

        Reply
    13. Sheryl says

      January 22, 2025 at 12:50 am

      4 stars
      Great recipe! Made as directed but something seemed missing. I put in a little Thyme and so much tastier.

      Reply
    14. William Wessner says

      February 28, 2025 at 3:22 am

      5 stars
      Awesome recipe! I only had half and half available and that worked well. I like to add heat so I sprinkled cayenne to the mushroom sauce at the end. This is a keeper. Thank you!

      Reply
    15. Brenda from Wisconsin says

      April 06, 2025 at 1:53 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent flavor! I did make one change, because my husband likes his chicken to be closer to "fall off the bone" done. After browning the chicken, I took them out and did the onions. Then I deglazed the pan with 1 cup of chicken broth, and returned the chicken to the pan, covered it and let it simmer for another 35 min. Then I set the lid so some vapor could escape for another 10 min or so, reducing the liquid in the pan by about half. Then I added the cream and mixed it in, then mushrooms were mixed in and covered it and cooked another 10-15 min. till they were done to my liking. The sauce was to flavorful, and had a nice consistency without thickener.
      Thanks for a great recipe, my first from your site, but we'll be back for more!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 06, 2025 at 4:17 pm

        Thank you for trying my recipe, Brenda! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply

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