Keto Smothered Chicken Thighs Recipe

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

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

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 skillet.

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

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 drippings from skillet.

Return 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.

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