Keto Smothered Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 4 skin-on , 8 ounce
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 slices bacon , cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 0.33 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 0.25 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 greens onions , white and green parts separated and sliced

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2. 2

   Season chicken thighs on all sides with paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Cook bacon in a cast iron skillet or oven-safe pan over medium-high heat until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Drain and discard excess grease from the skillet.

4. 4

   Return the skillet to medium heat and cook chicken thighs, skin-side down, for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip chicken over and place the skillet in the preheated oven.

5. 5

   Bake until chicken thighs are no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of drippings from the skillet.

6. 6

   Return the skillet to the stove over medium-high heat. Pour in chicken broth while whisking up brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add mushrooms and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in heavy whipping cream and whisk together until lightly simmering, then reduce heat to medium-low. Season with salt and pepper, if necessary.

7. 7

   Return chicken and any juices back into the skillet; top with bacon and green onions. Serve immediately, spooning sauce over chicken.