This herbed chicken and mushrooms is so tender and juicy, the perfect keto chicken recipe, full of flavor and ready in just over 30 minutes.
Herbed Chicken and Mushrooms: full of flavor, while also being keto and Whole30 compliant
This herbed chicken and mushrooms is so tender and juicy. It packs so much flavor that it is hard to believe that it is ready and on the table in just over 30 minutes from start to finish. You’ve got to love any recipe that is inexpensive to prepare, only dirties one pot, is quick and easy, while still being incredibly flavorful.
Why I used chicken thighs in this keto Whole30 chicken recipe
For this low carb chicken recipe, I decided to go with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. I chose thighs over breasts for a few different reasons. Chicken thighs are higher in fat than breasts, making them even more keto friendly. They are less expensive and they cook very quickly. Perhaps my favorite reason is because you just can’t beat that super crispy, perfectly seasoned chicken skin. Mmmmmm, my mouth is watering just thinking about it.
Another reason that I love chicken thighs is that they are great for quick and easy meal prep recipes. I’ve said it before and I will say it again, meal prep and meal planning has been a huge part of my success in losing weight with a low carb lifestyle. Having something healthy to grab at a moments notice keeps me from reaching for the wrong types of foods.
Here are my top 5 tips for quick and easy low carb meal prep:
- Set aside non-negotiable time each week that is dedicated to meal prep. Make it a silent promise to your health that you keep week in and week out. Schedule it as you would a job, or a doctor's appointment.
- Whenever possible, double the batch and freeze the rest. I apply this principle to just about everything I cook. If I am in between meal prep or just feel like eating something different than what I have prepped, I make a double batch and freeze the rest so that I am always building my food prep stash in the freezer.
- Cook things together whenever possible. Aside from the slow cooker, one of my favorite ways to cut down on time and kitchen messes is to throw together sheet pan meals. I throw my protein and the vegetables on a sheet pan and cook them all together. Dinner doesn't get much easier than that.
- Prep anything you eat in abundance throughout the week all at once. I always have a stash of hardboiled eggs in my fridge. Perfect for snacking on deviled eggs or whipping up a quick egg salad.
- Batch cook meats on an outdoor grill in large quantities. Then pair them with various side dishes and you are set for the week.
In addition to Herbed Chicken and Mushrooms, check out some of my favorite keto chicken recipes:
- Keto Chicken Fried Steak
- Muffuletta Chicken
- Crispy Baked Teriyaki Wings
- Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
- Herbed Butter Roasted Chicken
- Keto Chicken Parmesan Dip
- Keto Popcorn Chicken
Whole30 Herbed Chicken and Mushrooms
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 8 skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Torn fresh parsley, optional as garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt, pepper, 2 teaspoons of the oregano, 2 teaspoons of the dried thyme, and 2 teaspoons of the dried rosemary.
- Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken to the skillet, skin side down. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the skin is nice and crispy.
- Flip the chicken thighs over to the other side and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked all the way through.
- Transfer the skillet back to the stovetop. Remove the chicken from the pan, set aside, and cover to keep warm.
- To the same skillet, add the mushrooms and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, until they have releases their liquid and are tender.
- Add the garlic, chicken stock, Dijon mustard, and the remaining seasonings and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Plate the chicken and pour the sauce over top. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 418
- Fat: 29g
- Carbohydrates: 2.5g
- Protein: 53g
Tara says
Made this for the first time tonight, and lived it! Will definitely be making it again. Didn’t find chicken thighs with skin, so used boneless skinless thighs. Also, used 1/2-2/3 c broth for a slightly thicker sauce.
Christi Gillette says
First recipe I have made of yours Kyndra after drooling over your book! AMAZING recipe. Made the Mushroom sauce in a fresh pan and used it over the vegetarian chicken strips for my vegetarian daughter to eat the same thing we were (the chicken thighs) It was a huge hit with my hubby and vegetarian daughter. Can't wait to try more of the recipes in Craveable Keto.. Keep up the great work!
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Stacey says
I'm so in love with herbs. Just wondering if I don't fry the chicken with the skillet and put it right to the oven, the time for baking would be 30 minutes, right! Thank you for this amazing recipe!
february says
My family devoured this! Thanks so much! Keep these amazing recipes coming!
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Denise says
Yummmmm! I didn't put it in the oven bc i thought that was a unnecessary step. This was delicious!. I used boneless breasts bc that is what i had on hand. I didn't measure spices, just sprinkled a little bit on each piece. Definitely will save to make again.
Barb says
I like to inject my chicken with herbs and some kind of liquid. This could be broth or balsamic vinegar. Really gets the flavor going!
Brittany Feitz says
Hot dang!!! The keto world is full of chicken thigh recipes, but this is our new favorite! The sauce! So simple but banging with flavor. Will be put into the regulars. I did use stone ground mustard instead of dijon (because it's what I had on hand).
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Lisa says
Family favorite!!!!
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Kathy says
Super delicious! I’ve made this multiple times. I consider myself to be someone who needs a lot of flavor, but I don’t end up using as much seasoning as is listed in this recipe. Regardless it’s always super flavorful and enjoyed by me and my partner!
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Kelly says
Amazing recipe!! The house smells sooo good! Super simple and dinner within 30-35 minutes! The mushrooms were a perfect little addition! I did add a little coconut milk to thicken the sauce and it worked perfectly. This will certainly be in our rotation!
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