Low-Carb Bacon Mushroom Chicken in Cream Sauce with Thyme
Low-Carb Bacon Mushroom Chicken in Cream Sauce with Thyme is a savory low-carb dish drenched in cream sauce with crunchy bacon that is quick and easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Servings 4
Calories 278kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz chicken breasts (4 breasts)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 garlic cloves chopped
- 6 slices Uncured Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 tbsp flour optional or could also use keto-friendly flour
- 1 tsp butter
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- Italian Seasoning to taste
- McCormick's Grill Mates Montreal Chicken Seasoning to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with the seasonings.
- Add one tablespoon of the oil to a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pan sear each side of the chicken for 3-4 minutes until brown.
- Set the chicken aside on a plate.
- Add the mushrooms and garlic to the skillet and saute until soft.
- Add the butter to a saucepan. Stir and allow it to melt. When melted add the flour and stir until fully combined.
- Add the almond milk and heavy cream and stir.
- Add the cream sauce to the skillet with the bacon and thyme. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a simmer until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet and heat for another minute.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
If the sauce does not thicken to your liking add additional flour or xanthan gum.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 17g