Keto Everything Bagel Chicken Thighs with Cream Cheese Gravy

5 from 1 vote

These keto everything bagel chicken thighs are so crispy and juicy! Perfectly browned in a cast iron skillet and finished in the oven, they are smothered in a low carb, gluten free cream cheese gravy. The perfect comfort food dinner for a chilly fall night!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Entrees, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Calories: 649kcal

Author: Kristi Barnes

Cost: $7

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lb chicken thighs (about 4 thighs) (bone-in, skin-on)
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp avocado oil
2-3 tbsp Everything Bagel seasoning
8 oz cream cheese softened
1/2 c chicken broth (plus extra to thin gravy if needed)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Pat chicken thighs very dry with a paper towel and season tops lightly with sea salt. (Remember, the cream cheese is salty.)
Heat avocado oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Place chicken thighs skin side down in the oil and cook until skin is browned and crispy, about 7-10 minutes. While the tops are browning, season the bottoms with Everything Bagel seasoning. The chicken will easily release from the pan and not stick when ready to flip.
Remove from heat. Flip the thighs, season the tops with Everything Bagel seasoning, and place in the oven, cooking an additional 10-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Set the chicken thighs aside, leaving the juices in the skillet, and melt the softened cream cheese on low heat in the drippings. Once the cheese is melted, slowly add chicken broth until the desired consistency is reached.
Place the chicken thighs back in the skillet with the gravy and serve immediately.

Notes

A Note on Serving Size: One serving is one chicken thigh. Daily macro goals can vary heavily from person to person depending on whether you're high fat keto, protein-prioritized keto or just low carb. One chicken thigh is usually enough for me, but my husband always has two. Be sure to plan accordingly and adjust the serving size for your needs.

A Note on Nutrition Facts: I am not a nutritional expert or medical professional. Nutritional information for my recipes are provided as a courtesy and are only an approximation. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of any nutritional information provided for any recipe on this site. Erythritol and monk fruit carbs are not included in the nutritional information as they have been shown to have a low impact on blood sugar. Those with Diabetes or other health-related issues may need to calculate net carbs differently. If you need help managing or calculating carbs, ask your doctor or dietician for guidance. Net carbs provided are the total carbs less fiber and sugar alcohols. For the most accurate nutritional information, please calculate with your own specific ingredients using a program like Carb Manager or My Fitness Pal.

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