Keto Chicken in Mild Blue Cheese Sauce with Roasted Celeriac and Thyme Mushrooms

Name: Keto Chicken in Mild Blue Cheese Sauce with Roasted Celeriac and Thyme Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: fusion_europea
Ingredients: 24 oz chicken breast; 1.1 lb celeriac; 10.5 oz cremini mushrooms; 6 fl oz heavy cream; 3.5 oz blue cheese; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tsp fresh thyme; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 4 fl oz chicken broth; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh parsley

An original and comforting keto recipe featuring seared chicken breast, a silky blue cheese sauce mellowed with cream, roasted celeriac, and thyme mushrooms. It offers deep flavor, low carbs, and an elegant presentation for lunch or dinner.

20 minPrep

35 minCook

55 minTotal

4Servings

KetoGluten-FreeLow CarbHigh ProteinDiabetic-Friendly

Important notice: This recipe is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.

Ingredients

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4 piezas medianas 680 g chicken breast (skinless, dry with papel)
1 mediano 500 g celeriac (pelado and diced of 2 cm)
3 tazas 300 g cremini mushrooms (en mitades or cuartos)
3/4 taza 180 ml heavy cream (for the sauce)
100 g 100 g blue cheese (desmoronado)
3 cucharadas 45 ml olive oil (divided)
2 cucharadas 30 g butter (divided)
3 dientes 9 g garlic (chopped finely)
2 cucharaditas 4 g fresh thyme (solo the leaves, divided)
1 cucharadita 5 g Dijon mustard (for equilibrar the sauce)
1/2 taza 120 ml chicken broth (without sugar added)
1 cucharadita 6 g salt (or to taste, divided)
1/2 cucharadita 1 g black pepper (freshly ground, divided)
2 cucharadas 8 g fresh parsley (chopped for terminar)

Nutrition facts

per serving

548 kcal

Calories

39 g

Protein

11 g

Carbs

38 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

8 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairyMustardCelery

Instructions

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1. Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F. Place the celeriac on a tray and toss it with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and tender.
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2. While the celeriac roasts, season the chicken breasts with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
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3. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Sear the chicken breasts for 3 to 4 minutes per side until nicely browned.
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4. Pour 2 tablespoons of the chicken broth into the skillet to loosen the browned bits. Transfer the skillet to the oven at 220°C / 425°F and cook the chicken for 8 to 12 minutes, or until cooked through. Move the chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes.
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5. Return the skillet to medium heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the cremini mushrooms. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until they release their moisture and brown.
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6. Stir in the minced garlic and the remaining 1 teaspoon fresh thyme. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring, until fragrant but not browned.
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7. Add the rest of the chicken broth, the heavy cream, and the Dijon mustard. Stir well and simmer over medium-low heat for 2 minutes.
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8. Add the crumbled blue cheese and stir gently until melted into a creamy sauce. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
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9. Return the rested chicken and any collected juices to the skillet and cook for 1 minute to coat with the sauce.
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10. Serve each chicken breast with roasted celeriac and mushrooms in sauce. Finish with chopped fresh parsley on top.

Chef tips

For a smoother sauce, let the blue cheese come to room temperature before adding it. For better browning on the celeriac, avoid overcrowding the tray.

Substitutions

You can use boneless chicken thighs instead of breast, adjusting the cooking time as needed. If celeriac is unavailable, use cauliflower florets. The blue cheese can be replaced with mild gorgonzola.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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