Keto Chicken with Mushroom Sauce (Creamy One-Pan Chicken)
This Keto Chicken with Mushroom Sauce is one of my go-to weeknight dinners — creamy, comforting, and ready in about 35 minutes. As a mom cooking low-carb for years and sharing hundreds of keto meals on KaseyTrenum.com, I love simple recipes with real ingredients and big flavor. This homemade mushroom gravy tastes just like classic creamy chicken, but without canned soup — and it's completely keto-friendly, low carb, and gluten-free. Perfect served with cauliflower mash, zoodles, or a leafy green salad.
Servings: 6
Calories: 295kcal
Equipment
- 1 Cast Iron Skillet or Heavy Skillet
- 1 Wooden or Silicone Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
Instructions
- In a cast-iron skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms in 1 tbsp butter over medium heat for 6–7 minutes, until tender. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining 1 tbsp butter to the skillet and sear chicken breasts on both sides until light golden.
- Return the sautéed veggies to the skillet.
- Stir in chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, Parmesan, and seasonings.
- Cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
- Remove lid, sprinkle xanthan gum over the sauce, and simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Want a smoother sauce? Chop mushrooms finely (great for picky eaters!).
- Sauce too thick after chilling? Add a splash of broth or cream when reheating.
- Serving ideas: cauliflower mash, sautéed green beans, roasted broccoli, or zoodles.
- This recipe freezes well. Store up to 2 months and reheat gently.
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Vitamin C: 5.5mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 0.7mg
