Chicken and Mushroom Skillet

This Chicken and Mushroom Skillet is a savory low-carb delight, featuring tender chicken breast sautéed with earthy mushrooms in a creamy garlic sauce. It's a quick, satisfying dinner option that is both healthy and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Mushrooms (sliced) - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Heavy cream - 100 milliliters
• Chicken broth - 100 milliliters
• Parmesan cheese (grated) - 30 grams
• Thyme (dried) - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley (chopped) - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, then add it to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until they are softened and browned.
4. Add minced garlic and dried thyme to the mushrooms, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine, then bring to a simmer.
6. Reduce the heat to low, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, and return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce.
7. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes until heated through and the sauce has slightly thickened.
8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 60 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Contains mushrooms that are rich in antioxidants and may boost immune function.

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