Creamy Mushroom Chicken Recipe
Tender chicken breasts pan-fried until golden, then smothered in a creamy garlic mushroom sauce made with light cream cheese for a flavorful yet lighter comfort meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil, divided
4–6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 garlic cloves, crushed
8 ounces button mushrooms, halved
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 ounces light or fat-free cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons fresh chopped curly parsley
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts for 5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil and cook mushrooms until lightly golden. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water until dissolved. Add chicken broth, cornstarch mixture, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cream cheese, whisking until smooth and thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For keto, swap cream cheese with heavy cream or coconut milk.
- Use boneless chicken thighs, shrimp, salmon, or steak instead of chicken breasts.
- Add vegetables like broccoli, spinach, or zucchini for more nutrition.
- Substitute broth with water and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Make dairy-free with dairy-free cream cheese or full-fat coconut milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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