What exactly is the keto diet?
According to Wikipedia
“The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that in medicine is used mainly to treat hard-to-control epilepsy in children. The diet forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates.” – Wikipedia
This is a high fat, low carb diet. This diet helps blood sugar levels, weight loss, and much more.
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Ingredients
For the Chicken
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or about 2-3 medium chicken breasts
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 oz baby Bella mushrooms
1/4 cup onion minced
3-4 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream (or light cream, or half & half)
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh herb of choice optional
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to make them thinner. Season both sides of chicken breasts with garlic powder, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
2. Heat butter and oil in over medium-high heat in a large heavy duty pan or cast iron skillet. Add chicken breasts to the pan and cook 5-6 minutes per side. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
3. To the same pan, add the mushrooms and onion to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add the garlic and a pinch of salt & pepper; sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant.
4. Reduce heat to low and add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and herbs. Simmer for 1-2 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken. Taste and add more salt if needed.
5. Return chicken along with its juices to the pan and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Serve with pasta, rice, salad, or veggies.
