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Healthy Chicken and Mushroom Skillet

Healthy Chicken and Mushroom Skillet
This one-pan Healthy Chicken and Mushroom Skillet with kale has an incredible lemon and garlic flavor that will have you reaching for seconds! Plus, the whole dish is ready in less than 40 minutes with minimal cleanup. 
Author: Kate Vaynshteyn
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients 

  • lbs. chicken breast, (3 or 4 chicken breasts)
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz. baby bella (crimini) mushrooms, sliced
  • 6 cups chopped kale leaves, tightly packed , (about ½ - ¾ lb kale)
  • ½ cup chicken broth or water
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. 
    1½ lbs. chicken breast, 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, Salt & pepper to taste
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet, and cook the chicken breasts over high heat about 5-8 minutes on each side, or until nicely browned. 
    2 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1½ lbs. chicken breast
  • Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the pan and stir. 
    2 cloves garlic, minced, 8 oz. baby bella (crimini) mushrooms, sliced
  • Add the kale leaves and chicken broth. If necessary, add half the kale leaves to start, wait until they cook down, then add the other half.
    6 cups chopped kale leaves, tightly packed, ½ cup chicken broth or water
  • Turn the heat down and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes or until the liquid is mostly evaporated, the kale is wilted, and the chicken breasts are fully cooked. 
  • OPTIONAL: Place a few lemon halves face-down in the skillet during the last few minutes of cooking. When they cool, you can squeeze extra lemon juice over the whole dish for an extra zing of flavor.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
    Zest and juice of 1 lemon

Notes

This recipe is for 4 servings.
Searing lemon halves during the last few minutes of cooking will allow them to carmelize, release a wonderful fragrance, and make them easier to squeeze over the dish before serving.
If desired, you can substitute the kale with spinach.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Try to leave behind as much liquid as possible to keep the kale from getting mushy.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Healthy Chicken and Mushroom Skillet
Amount per Serving
Calories
305
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8.5
g
13
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.2
g
11
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3.6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1.9
g
Cholesterol
 
98.7
mg
33
%
Sodium
 
216.4
mg
9
%
Potassium
 
665.3
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
4.7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2.1
g
8
%
Sugar
 
1.2
g
1
%
Protein
 
40.5
g
81
%
Vitamin A
 
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
176.7
mg
214
%
Calcium
 
171
mg
17
%
Iron
 
2.9
mg
16
%
Net carbs
 
2.6
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.