Keto Braised Chicken
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this mouthwatering Keto Braised Chicken recipe, a perfect blend of hearty flavors and creamy indulgence. Succulent bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are seared to golden perfection before being simmered in a savory thyme and rosemary-infused chicken broth enriched with heavy cream. Fresh spinach adds a pop of color and nutrition, while a splash of lemon juice brightens every bite. With minimal prep time and just one pan needed, this dish is both keto-friendly and weeknight-approved. Serve it steaming hot with a generous drizzle of the luscious, herbaceous sauce for a low-carb meal that’s as satisfying as it is wholesome!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear them for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
In the same pan, add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze and lift all the flavorful bits.
Stir in the heavy cream, thyme, and rosemary, and bring to a gentle simmer.
Return the chicken thighs to the pan, skin-side up, and reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, uncover and add the fresh spinach leaves. Stir gently into the sauce and let them wilt, cooking for another 5 minutes.
Squeeze in the lemon juice and stir to combine.
Serve immediately, spooning the creamy sauce over the chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2623 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 208.0 g | 267% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.0 g | 340% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 849 mg | 283% | |
| Sodium | 3732 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 168.4 g | 337% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 212 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2307 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
