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Easy Keto Father’s Day Dinner for Two

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A quick and easy keto-friendly dinner for two, ready in under 30 minutes, featuring juicy chicken thighs with a creamy sauce and sautéed asparagus.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 10–12 asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, and chopped rosemary. Let rest for about 5 minutes.
  2. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus spears, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp. Remove asparagus and keep warm.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high. Add olive oil to the same skillet. Place chicken skin-side down and cook for 6-8 minutes without moving until skin is golden and crisp. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in softened cream cheese until melted, then pour in heavy cream while whisking gently. Add grated Parmesan and lemon zest, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened (about 2 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over it, and simmer together for 1-2 minutes to combine flavors. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
  6. Plate chicken and asparagus, drizzle with extra sauce, and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat chicken dry to ensure crispy skin. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Cook garlic gently to avoid bitterness. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or broth to loosen. Let chicken rest after cooking to lock in juices. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and cream cheese with a coconut-based alternative.

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