Creamy Keto Mediterranean Chicken & Tomato
Ingredients for 5 servings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb chicken thighs, fat trimmed
- pinch of sea salt & pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped into pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream (OR full fat coconut milk OR skim milk)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- sea salt & pepper to taste
- Garnish
- chopped parsley
Steps
Step 1
Set oven to 350F.
Step 2
Set a skillet on high heat. Season chicken thighs with sea salt & pepper.
Step 3
Once the skillet is hot, add 1 tablespoon oil and chicken thighs. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the edges are seared. Remove from the skillet EVEN IF the chicken has not finished cooking.
Step 4
Place the skillet back on the heat and reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining oil, then add garlic and the dried herbs. Bloom the spices together for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth, then add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and finally the heavy cream.
Step 5
Stir, then fold in the parmesan.
Step 6
Bring to a light simmer. Add the chicken back to the skillet, then bake in the oven for 15 minutes uncovered.
Step 7
Allow to slightly cool and let the sauce thicken before enjoying. Garnish, and season to taste with sea salt & pepper. Enjoy!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I'm Kevin
My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.
By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!