Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken (Keto)

Why this version is better

Swapping half and half (11.7% fat) for heavy cream (36% fat) cuts carbs by roughly 3-4g per serving while boosting fat — directly aligned with keto macros. Removing the chicken broth and replacing with a small amount of water or bone broth eliminates hidden carbs/starches some commercial broths contain. These two swaps together keep the dish well under 20g net carbs per serving while pushing fat higher, satisfying the ketogenic fat threshold.

Cooking note: Replacing half and half with heavy cream increases fat content and reduces carbohydrates. Heavy cream has a higher fat-to-water ratio, which means the sauce will thicken more readily and require slightly less simmering time. The emulsion remains stable as Parmesan still acts as the binding agent. No dry-to-wet ratio adjustments needed since we are swapping one liquid for another.