Budget-Friendly Keto Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

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  • prep time

    prep time

    20 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    30 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    50 min

Budget-Friendly Keto Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

16 ratings

People often think that doing Keto on a budget is impossible. It doesn't have to be. Our crispy fried chicken thighs with the best mushroom sauce you'll ever taste is a fabulous and inexpensive dinner for the entire family! This easy recipe is rich and savory, with a fantastic cheese flavor. It's a perfect comfort and filling budget Keto dish you can make for dinner and keep the leftovers for the next day. If the sauce is too thick, feel free to add more heavy cream. You can also add a tablespoon of sour cream to the sauce or over the served meal. It will perfectly complement the creamy mushroom sauce.

Can I use chicken breast instead of chicken thighs?

The chicken breast will also be absolutely perfect for this recipe. You can use whole chicken breasts or cut them into bite-sized pieces to reduce the cooking time.

Can I use different types of cheese?

Crumbled feta or a piece of your favorite blue cheese would be fantastic for this recipe. You can also serve the prepared dish with some shredded mozzarella on top. The options are endless, and you will get a delicious combination every time!

How to store the leftovers?

Place the leftovers in air-tight containers and refrigerate them for up to 3 days. Heat in a microwave when ready to serve. The sauce will remain perfectly creamy and delicious.

  • Net Carbs

    5.1 g

  • Fiber

    1.1 g

  • Total Carbs

    7 g

  • Protein

    70.4 g

  • Fats

    43.6 g

708 cals

Budget-Friendly Keto Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

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Ingredients

  • Chicken thigh

    Chicken thigh

    1.5 lb

  • Mushrooms

    Mushrooms

    10 oz

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    3 clove

  • Heavy cream

    Heavy cream

    0.5 cup

  • Parmesan cheese, dry (grated)

    Parmesan cheese, dry (grated)

    0.33 cup

  • Fresh Parsley (for flavoring only)

    Fresh Parsley (for flavoring only)

    0.33 cup

  • Salt

    Salt

    0.5 tsp

  • Black pepper

    Black pepper

    0.5 tsp

  • Extra virgin olive oil

    Extra virgin olive oil

    1 tbsp

  • Butter

    Butter

    2 tbsp

Recipe Steps

steps 6

50 min

  • Step 1

    Pat dry the meat. Season the meat with some salt and pepper on both sides. Grease a frying pan with olive oil and heat up over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Cook the meat for 12-15 minutes, turning once. The meat should be browned and fully cooked through. When done, remove the meat, reserving the juices in the pan.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Place your mushrooms with the stem side down on the cutting board and slice to your desired thickness. Finely dice the garlic. Add the sliced mushrooms and garlic. Stir all well. Continue to cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mushrooms should be completely soft.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Add the butter, heavy cream, parmesan, and parsley. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir well again and reduce the heat to low. Continue to cook for 5 minutes.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Add the fried meat to the pan. Coat well with the sauce. Turn the heat off and cover it with a lid. Let it sit for 10-12 minutes.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Transfer to serving plates. Garnish with some freshly chopped parsley and season with some more salt or pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
    Step 6

Comments 21

  • Deb

    Deb 13 days ago

    Looks good but really high in calories if you’re trying to lose weight. The calories I am allowed by the program for the day is 978. That’s not healthy on a daily basis so I use 1200 as a maximum.

    • Lindandre

      Lindandre 13 days ago

      I'm using this app because it has everything I need to follow my Keto lifestyle.. and calories are not counted. Only carbs.. this recipe is perfect.

  • Terry Dennis

    Terry Dennis 14 days ago

    yummy

    • Mother Courage

      Mother Courage a month ago

      This was great! I made a little more chicken and added one cup of cream and half a cup of cheese. I serve this with cauliflower rice on the side. It was awesome.

      • Vicki

        Vicki 2 months ago

        Sooooo good! Even my picky-eater hubby liked it! Will make again!

        • RousingArugula185307

          RousingArugula185307 3 months ago

          I fell in love with this recipe! It is super rich in flavor and it was sooooo satisfying 😍

          • PaulaMoss

            PaulaMoss 4 months ago

            Loved this! So tasty! Will be on our favourites.

            • StarCortez

              StarCortez 5 months ago

              Jus started the keto diet, was so sure everything was going to be so nasty because you always hear "what's good for you never taste good" But OMG this recipe right here!!!!!! The best thing I have ever tasted in me lifeeeeeeee!!!!!! Making it again but for the entire family 🥰🥰🥰

              • MamaGenni10!

                MamaGenni10! 5 months ago

                I just lost 5 lbs in 10 days,,fasted keto works omg

            • Caseycat

              Caseycat 6 months ago

              I am usually skeptical about Keto recipes, but this one is delicious!! I’m not a lover on Parmesan cheese so I added Sargento Creamery Baby Swiss Cheese as it doesn’t have any Carbs. Definitely a keeper!!!

              • RanaSimon

                RanaSimon 6 months ago

                Great flavor profile! I added some Nutritional Yeast just for some extra protein, and it went great. Also diced the chicken before cooking, I just prefer the meat bite-size before serving.

                • OutstandingRadish421675

                  OutstandingRadish421675 a year ago

                  I made this up for church. I increased the recipe for 12 and used Porta Bella mushrooms. It was outstanding and easy to do.

                  • Stephan57

                    Stephan57 a year ago

                    Substituted the chicken with grouse and added a jalapeno pepper. Will make it again

                    • StupendousMacadamia874577

                      StupendousMacadamia874577 a year ago

                      Delicious!!

                      • Tattyshack

                        Tattyshack 2 years ago

                        Epic fail. . I used steaks cut off of a roast …. Equals tough meat,,, too much extra fat and renderings made for me …. A tasty Parmesan and mushroom soup😂 My beautiful dinner date elegantly stood fast and chewed through my over cooked meat while her blue eyes glistened from the reflections of my dining table light… lol … hopefully she will give me another shot at the title as I’m sure if my pooches were still alive they’d have been fed gloriously under my dining table 😂 next time,,, sticking to the recipe NaNu NaNu

                        • Kcon24

                          Kcon24 a year ago

                          Use New York strip or ribeye steak cut in pieces, approximately 2 inches long and a half inch wide. Salt and pepper and do a quick stirfry. They still have to have some pink and remove them from the pan. When the sauce is done, add the meat back in and you have tender meat in a wonderful sauce.

                        • Heaether

                          Heaether a year ago

                          So... you only gave it 3 stars because you failed to follow the recipe? I suggest making the actual recipe and THEN giving it a rating instead of skewing the ratings because you didn't follow directions.

                        • cpereirahomesd3af

                          cpereirahomesd3af 2 years ago

                          LOL

                      • Thesps69

                        Thesps69 2 years ago

                        Great easy recipe, added a tsp chilli, yum!

                        • MarvellousRadish563347

                          MarvellousRadish563347 2 years ago

                          This was delicious!! Used canned mushrooms and chicken breast.

                          • MarvellousArugula621183

                            MarvellousArugula621183 7 months ago

                            I did the same plus added some artichoke hearts and asparagus. Perfect meal...