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Smothered Creamy Skillet Chicken

Smothered Creamy Skillet Chicken (Low Carb + High Protein)


  • Author: Emily Walker
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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2 tsp olive oil

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

4 cloves garlic, minced

6 green onions, sliced

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

8 oz white mushrooms, chopped

78 mini sweet bell peppers, sliced

1 cup unsweetened cashew milk (or almond milk)

2 tbsp Greek yogurt

1 tbsp cream cheese or mascarpone

2 tsp chopped parsley

4 cups fresh spinach

Salt & pepper to taste


Instructions

Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large skillet. Season and sear chicken (3 mins each side). Set aside.

Lower heat, add remaining oil, then garlic (cook 30 secs).

Add green onions & half the broth. Turn heat to medium.

Add mushrooms and peppers. Simmer 5 mins.

In a bowl, whisk cashew milk, yogurt & half the parsley. Add to skillet.

Stir in spinach and simmer sauce for 5 mins.

Nestle chicken back into skillet. Add remaining broth & cream cheese.

Simmer 5–10 mins until chicken is fully cooked and sauce thickens.

Season, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 216 per serving
  • Fat: 7g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 6g per serving
  • Protein: 29g per serving