Smothered Creamy Skillet Chicken
This high-protein, low-carb Smothered Creamy Skillet Chicken is mouth-wateringly delicious and comes together in one skillet! It’s a delicious, easy dish that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 stalks green onions (also make be called scallions or spring onions), sliced
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
- 8 ounces white button mushrooms, chopped
- 7-8 mini sweet bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup unsweetened cashew milk, (or almond milk)
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese or mascarpone cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add one teaspoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Sauté for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and almost cooked through, then set aside.1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Lower the heat and add the remainder of the olive oil to the same pan.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.4 cloves garlic
- Add sliced green onions and half of the broth. Increase the heat to medium.6 stalks green onions (also make be called scallions or spring onions), 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- Add sliced mushrooms & sliced peppers, bringing everything to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.8 ounces white button mushrooms, 7-8 mini sweet bell peppers
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cashew milk, Greek yogurt, and half of the chopped parsley. Add it to the skillet mixture.1 cup unsweetened cashew milk, 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, 2 teaspoons fresh parsley
- Add spinach and stir to combine.4 cups fresh spinach
- Gently simmer the creamy vegetable sauce on low heat and stir occasionally for approximately 5 minutes.
- Nestle chicken breasts into the skillet. Add remaining broth and cream cheese or mascarpone, then cook uncovered for 5-10 more minutes until chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.1 tablespoon cream cheese or mascarpone cheese
- Season with salt and pepper and top with remaining parsley. Serve warm.salt and pepper
Notes
This recipe is for 4 servings of smothered creamy skillet chicken.
Variations: Chicken breast can be substituted with fish or tofu if desired. If leaving out the peppers, double the spinach and mushrooms. Green onions can be swapped out for red onions. To replace cashew milk, feel free to use any other kind of milk. If using thinner nut milk, consider adding more cream cheese or mascarpone to ensure the sauce is thick enough.
Meat food safety: An accurate way to check for doneness is by inserting an instant-read meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken breast. Once the internal temperature registers 165˚F (74˚C), the chicken is done.
Serving suggestions: Serve smothered chicken over mashed cauliflower or low-carb noodles like zucchini noodles.
Storage instructions: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Smothered Creamy Skillet Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
216
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
10
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
78
mg
26
%
Sodium
436
mg
18
%
Potassium
959
mg
27
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
29
g
58
%
Vitamin A
4615
IU
92
%
Vitamin C
78
mg
95
%
Calcium
73
mg
7
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
Net carbs
6
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.