Low Carb Keto Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken

This Low Carb Keto Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken is a tasty and rich dish that is great for people on the ketogenic diet. The perfectly cooked chicken breasts taste rich and sour thanks to the creamy lemon garlic sauce. This is a satisfying meal for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and black pepper

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat

Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides and no longer pink in the center, about 6-7 minutes per side

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, rosemary, and oregano

Stir to combine and bring to a simmer

Reduce heat to low and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is creamy

Return chicken breasts to skillet and spoon sauce over them

Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving