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Keto Chicken Diane

This keto chicken Diane is a delicious and easy-to-make dish for busy weeknights. It is a spinoff of the classic steak Diane dish, which was once a popular dish served in upscale restaurants in big cities like New York City in the 1950s. 

However, this low-carb chicken Diane is a simpler adaptation of the original classic recipe, where we won’t be adding brandy or thickening the sauce with flour and using chicken breasts.

Made with tender sautéed chicken breasts and a creamy mushroom sauce, chicken Diane has a reputation for being a more fancy dish. Thankfully, it’s a low-carb and gluten-free recipe.

So, whether you’re looking for a quick and easy meal or a dish to impress your guests, Chicken Diane is a great option.

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Keto Chicken Diane

Keto Chicken Diane
Keto Chicken Diane

Not only is this an easy dish, but it’s also packed with protein and healthy fats, making it a great option for anyone following a keto or low-carb diet.

Plus, the combination of chicken and mushrooms is a classic flavor pairing that’s sure to please even picky eaters.

The recipe calls for flattened chicken breasts, but feel free to use skinless chicken thighs if that’s your preference.

But the real star of the show is the mushroom sauce. Made with butter, garlic, sliced mushrooms, heavy cream, and chicken broth, this sauce is rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor.

The sauce is thickened with a combo of heavy cream and parmesan cheese without the need to add flour or cornstarch, allowing it to be not only low in carbs but gluten-free!

I promise it’s just as flavorful a sauce as its high-carb counterpart. You’re welcome!

Ingredients Needed To Make Keto Chicken Diane

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Here are the simple ingredients you need to make this keto chicken Diane. Note that the full printable recipe card, along with the nutritional facts, is at the bottom of the page.

Keto Friendly Chicken Diane

  • Large chicken breasts halved horizontally. You can also use boneless chicken thighs if you prefer.
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Avocado oil or olive oil for sauteing 

Keto Diane Sauce

  • Unsalted butter
  • Minced garlic cloves
  • Shallots, finely chopped
  • Sliced mushrooms (cremini or button)
  • Heavy cream
  • Chicken broth
  • Dijon mustard
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish for garnish or your choice of fresh herbs

How To Make Keto-Friendly Chicken Diane

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Begin by cutting each chicken breast in half horizontally to create six pieces. Pound each piece to an equal thickness using a meat mallet or the smooth side of a cook’s knife. 

Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. 

Cook each chicken breast for about three minutes without turning until lightly golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional three minutes until equally browned on the other side. 

Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts, then transfer them to a plate and set aside.

Add unsalted butter to the same pan over medium-high heat to make the Diane sauce. 

Cook the mushroom slices, shallots, and garlic for a few minutes until the mushrooms are brown. Add chicken broth, Dijon mustard, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice to deglaze the pan, scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate all the browned bits. 

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Reduce the heat to a low simmer and let the sauce cook for three to five minutes until it thickens slightly. 

Once the sauce has thickened, return the chicken breasts to the pan, coating them with the sauce. Serve this delicious recipe over a bed of cauliflower mash or cauliflower rice.

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for up to three weeks.

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Keto Chicken Diane (Gluten-Free)

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This keto chicken Diane is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. It is a spinoff of the classic Diane dish, which was once popular in upscale restaurants in big cities like New York City in the 1950s. 

Ingredients

  • 3 large chicken breasts halved horizontally
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons of avocado oil or olive oil

Keto Diane Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup of shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 cup of sliced mushrooms (cremini or button)
  • 3/4 cup of heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup of chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Begin by cutting each chicken breast in half horizontally for a total of 6 chicken pieces.
  2. Using a meat mallet or the smooth side of a cook's knife, pound each breast piece to equal thickness,
  3. Season the chicken breast with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil. Cook each chicken breast for about 3 minutes without turning until lightly golden brown. Then flip the chicken and cook until equally brown on the other side, about 3 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set it aside.
  5. Proceed to make the Diane sauce.
  6. To make the sauce, add the unsalted butter to the same pan where you cooked the chicken over medium-high heat. Cook the mushroom slices, shallots, and garlic for a few minutes until the mushrooms are brown.
  7. Next, add the chicken broth, Dijon mustard, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice to deglaze the pan. Scrape the bottom of the pan to help get all the brown bits.
  8. Reduce the heat to a low simmer.
  9. Simmer the sauce for 3-3 minutes, until it thickens slightly.
  10. Once the sauce has thickened, return the chicken breast to the sauce and serve with fresh chopped parsley.
  11. Serve over a bed of cauliflower rice or cauliflower mash.
  12. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for up to three weeks in the freezer.
    Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 410Total Fat: 31.2gSaturated Fat: 17.1gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 419mgCarbohydrates: 5gNet Carbohydrates: 3.8gFiber: 1.2gSugar: 2.8gProtein: 30g

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