Description
A cozy skillet dinner that’s creamy and garlicky without being heavy. Perfect for meal prep and quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken breast or cutlets
- 8 oz Cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 4 oz Light cream cheese or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Fresh spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Olive oil or avocado oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Prep the chicken. Pat it dry, then season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for about 4 to 6 minutes per side until golden, then set aside.
- Cook the mushrooms in the same skillet, adding a pinch of salt and allowing them to brown.
- Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Build the sauce by pouring in chicken broth and scraping up browned bits. Stir in light cream cheese until smooth and then add parmesan.
- Finish the chicken by resuming cooking in the sauce until cooked through (aim for 165°F).
- Toss in spinach if desired and let it wilt before serving.
Notes
This dish is perfect for meal prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg