Here’s a low-carb creamy garlic chicken that’s rich, comforting, and keto-friendly—no flour or sugar needed 🍗🧄
🍗 Low-Carb Creamy Garlic Chicken
Ingredients (serves 3–4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried thyme
- Optional: fresh parsley or spinach
Instructions
- Season & sear chicken
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Make garlic sauce
- In the same pan, add garlic and cook 30 seconds (don’t brown).
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits.
- Add cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Combine
- Return chicken to the pan.
- Spoon sauce over chicken and simmer 5 minutes.
- Finish & serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with parsley or stir in spinach until wilted.
Low-Carb Serving Ideas
- Cauliflower mash
- Zucchini noodles
- Steamed broccoli or green beans
- Simple side salad
Tips
- Chicken thighs stay extra juicy if you prefer them.
- Add mushrooms for more flavor without adding carbs.
- Sauce thickens more as it cools—no need for flour.
If you want, I can also give you a one-pan baked version, a dairy-free low-carb option, or the exact carb count per serving.
