Smothered Creamy Skillet Chicken
This one-skillet creamy chicken recipe is packed with flavor, low in carbs, and high in protein. A comfort food dinner made with spinach, mushrooms, and a light, creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 green onions (scallions), sliced
1 cup low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth), divided
8 oz white button mushrooms, chopped
7–8 mini sweet bell peppers, sliced
1 cup unsweetened cashew milk (or almond milk)
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 tbsp cream cheese or mascarpone cheese
2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
4 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
Sear Chicken:
Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for 3 minutes on each side until golden and almost cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics:
Lower heat. Add remaining olive oil, garlic, and cook for 30 seconds. Add green onions and half of the broth. Bring to medium heat.
Cook Vegetables:
Add mushrooms and bell peppers. Simmer for 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
Make Creamy Sauce:
In a bowl, whisk cashew milk, Greek yogurt, and half the parsley. Add to skillet. Stir in spinach and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
Finish with Chicken:
Nestle chicken breasts back into the skillet. Add remaining broth and cream cheese. Simmer uncovered for 5–10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened.
Garnish & Serve:
Top with remaining parsley. Serve warm, optionally over mashed cauliflower or zucchini noodles.
Notes
Protein swap: Substitute chicken with fish or tofu.
Vegetable swap: Double spinach/mushrooms if omitting peppers.
Milk options: Use any milk, but increase cream cheese for thinner nut milks.
Safety Tip: Chicken is done at 165°F (74°C) internal temperature.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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