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Keto Creamy Chicken

Keto Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms is a deliciously easy dinner you will turn to over and over.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy
Servings: 6
Calories: 435.65kcal
Author: Wendy Polisi

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.

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