Chicken (pan-fried) with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Chicken (pan-fried) with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Yum!! So rich and creamy! Can be made in one skillet. It is Keto / Low-Carb + Gluten-Free (GF)

INFORMATION

Diet: Keto, Gluten-Free

Passive Time (marinade): 30 minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

*** This Grocery list assumes you have kitchen staples such as oils/butter & a well-stocked spice cabinet.

It also combines the amounts of any ingredients that are used more than once.

GROCERY LIST: Chicken w/ Cream Sauce

• Chicken (thighs, but use any cut): 1.5 lbs

• Mushrooms: 8 oz (Normal-sized package) or more!

• Heavy Cream: 1 cup

• Parmesan Cheese (Shredded): 1/2 cup

• Parsley (Fresh) **Optional: 1 Tbsp

• Lemon Juice: 1.5 Tbsp

• Garlic (minced): 6 cloves

INGREDIENTS

For the Chicken & Rubbed Marinade

• Chicken (I like Thighs, but use any cut): 1.5 lbs

• Olive oil: 2 Tbsp

• Lemon Juice: 1.5 Tbsp

• Garlic (minced): 4 cloves

• Thyme: 1 tsp

• Rosemary: 1 tsp

• Salt and pepper

For the Creamy Mushroom Sauce

• Mushrooms: 8 oz (a normal-sized package) or more if you love them!

• Heavy Cream: 1 cup

• Parmesan Cheese (Shredded): 1/2 cup

• Olive oil: 1 tbsp

• Garlic (minced): 4 cloves

• Parsley (chopped): 1 tsp

• Thyme: 1 tsp

• Rosemary: 1 tsp

• Nutmeg: 1 tsp

• Salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

For the Chicken

1. Prepare the Chicken. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towels & trim off excess fat (if you want less fat).

   • Season the Chicken with Lemon Juice (1.5 Tbsp) and Salt.

   • Let it sit for ~15 mins.

2. Prepare the foods

   • Clean and slice Mushrooms (8oz)

   • Mince Garlic (8 cloves - we love garlic)

3. Combine and rub the Chicken with:

   • Garlic (4 cloves, minced)

   • Thyme (1 tsp)

   • Rosemary (1 tsp)

   • Pepper

4. Sear the Chicken

   In a large skillet/pan (medium-high temp), heat Olive Oil (1-2 Tbsp)

   Sear Chicken in batches until browned & no longer pink in the center. (~ 8 min/side)

5. Set aside and keep warm.

   Transfer cooked Chicken to a plate.

For the Creamy Mushroom Sauce

1. Cook the Mushrooms. In the same pan add Olive Oil (1-2 Tbsp) & Mushrooms (8 oz). Season with salt and pepper.

   • Cook until soft (~ 3 mins).

2. Add seasoning:

   1. Garlic (minced): 4 cloves

   2. Parsley: 1 tsp

   3. Thyme: 1 tsp

   4. Rosemary: 1 tsp

      • Sauté until fragrant (~ 1 min).
        
        

3. Make it creamy. Slowly stir in Heavy Cream (1 cup). Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat.

   • Continue cooking until sauce has thickened slightly.

4. Make it cheesy by adding:

   1. Nutmeg (1 tsp)

   2. Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup).

      • Stir occasionally while the cheese melts into the sauce (~4 mins).

5. Join the chicken with the sauce. Return chicken to the pan. Taste test and season with additional salt and pepper.

   • Serve immediately