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Keto balsamic chicken thighs with mushrooms and spinach in a cast iron skillet

Keto Balsamic Chicken

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Seared chicken thighs with mushrooms and spinach in a buttery balsamic and dijon pan sauce, all made in one skillet. A quick keto dinner at 4 g net carbs per serving.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 415

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cups spinach

Equipment

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Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with the salt, pepper, and rosemary. Slice the mushrooms and mince the garlic.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken, smooth side down, for 6 minutes without moving it, then flip and cook 5 to 6 minutes more, until it reaches 175°F. Move to a plate.
  3. Add the mushrooms to the same skillet and cook 5 minutes, stirring only once or twice, until browned. Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in the balsamic vinegar and chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits. Whisk in the dijon and simmer 3 to 4 minutes, until reduced by about half.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat and swirl in the butter until the sauce turns glossy.
  6. Return the pan to low heat, add the spinach, and stir until just wilted, about 1 minute.
  7. Nestle the chicken and any juices back into the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Serve right away.

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 5.3gProtein: 46.6gFat: 22.5gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 231.3mgSodium: 974.8mgPotassium: 894.7mgFiber: 1.4gSugar: 2.6gVitamin C: 8.4mgCalcium: 59.7mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Net carbs: 4 g per serving (total carbs minus fiber). Refrigerate up to 4 days; reheat covered over medium-low heat with a splash of water. Nutrition is calculated per serving from the listed ingredients and may vary with brands and substitutions.

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