Keto Bacon Mushroom Chicken Thighs

Gather all the necessary components required for this dish. Preheat your oven to a temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).

Prepare the chicken thighs by sprinkling paprika, salt, and pepper evenly on all sides of them.

Cook the bacon in a suitable oven-safe pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches a brown color, taking around 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease, discarding any remaining fat.

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

Continue baking until the chicken thighs are no longer pink at the bone and the juices flow freely, approximately 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius). Remove the chicken to a plate and cover it with foil to keep it warm. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of drippings from the skillet.

Return the skillet to the stove over medium-high heat. Pour in chicken broth while whisking up the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add mushrooms and cook until they become soft, around 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in heavy whipping cream and whisk together until the mixture lightly simmers, then reduce heat to medium-low. Season with salt and pepper if required.

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