Creamy Skillet Chicken with Garlic & Basil (Paleo, Whole30, Keto, AIP Option)

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Creamy Skillet Chicken with Garlic & Basil (Paleo, Whole30, Keto, AIP Option)

This creamy skillet chicken cooked in garlic and basil sauce is a delicious one pot meal that's ready in just 30 minutes. It's a Whole30 and keto-friendly, and packed with flavor!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

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Servings: servings

Ingredients

2 tbsp ghee or your favorite cooking oil, divided - use coconut oil for AIP
1½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
Salt and pepper to taste - omit pepper for AIP
1 medium onion diced
6 garlic cloves minced
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper or more to taste - omit for AIP
1 cup coconut milk or any type of creamy milk (can use heavy cream for keto)
1/2 cup bone broth or chicken broth
Juice from 1 lemon
1 cup packed basil leaves

Instructions

Heat 1 tbsp of ghee in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Sprinkle the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
Sear the chicken for 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside on plate.
Add the remaining 1 tbsp of ghee in the skillet.
Add onion, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
Add coconut milk, broth, and lemon juice and bring to a boil while scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Reduce the heat to simmer for 4-5 minutes until the sauce is reduced and thickened, stirring often.
Stir in basil and cook for a minute until wilted.
Add the chicken back in the skillet and simmer for another minute to heat through. Serve.

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