Creamy Garlic Keto Chicken Breast
This Creamy Garlic Keto Chicken Breast recipe is rich, comforting, and surprisingly quick to make. Tender seared chicken simmers in a luscious garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, perfect for serving over cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or steamed veggies for a low-carb, high-flavor meal.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Tongs
- Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated preferred
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- lemon juice (optional) for a bright finish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Whisk until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet. Simmer in sauce for 5–6 minutes until cooked through.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon if using. Serve hot over your favorite low-carb side.
Notes
This dish is naturally keto, gluten-free, and packed with flavor. Try serving it with cauliflower mash, roasted broccoli, or zucchini noodles for a complete low-carb meal. Leftovers make excellent wraps or salad toppings!