Keto Creamy Chicken
Keto Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms is a deliciously easy dinner you will turn to over and over.
Servings: 6
Calories: 435.65kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1 shallot diced (or 2 tablespoons diced onion)
- 8 ounces frozen spinach thawed and drained
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup white wine or chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- If using chicken breasts (or large thighs), place the chicken in a plastic zip-top bag and pound to an even thickness.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature is 155° F.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and tent with foil.
- Add mushrooms and shallots and cook for 7 minutes.
- Add the spinach and garlic and cook for about 1 more minute.
- Add the broth or wine to the pan and scrape up any brown bits.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese.
- Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat. Cook for another two minutes until the chicken reaches 165° F.
Notes
Storage
You can store leftover low-carb creamy chicken in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.Nutrition
Calories: 435.65kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.84g | Protein: 31.23g | Fat: 32.38g | Saturated Fat: 16.37g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11.22g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 161.42mg | Sodium: 735.47mg | Potassium: 751.65mg | Fiber: 1.66g | Sugar: 1.47g | Vitamin A: 5414.42IU | Vitamin C: 5.76mg | Calcium: 190.67mg | Iron: 1.51mg