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Smothered Creamy Skillet Chicken

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Smothered Creamy Skillet Chicken is a flavorful one-pan meal made with juicy chicken breasts in a silky, vegetable-packed cream sauce. Cashew milk, Greek yogurt, and cream cheese make the sauce rich yet light, while mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, and fresh parsley add freshness. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this healthy skillet chicken is ready in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 8 oz mushrooms (white button or Baby Bella), sliced
  • 1 large sweet bell pepper (or 7–8 mini peppers), sliced
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cashew milk (or other unsweetened dairy-free milk)
  • 1/2 cup low-fat or fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese (or mascarpone)
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley, divided
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sear for 3 minutes per side until golden, then set aside.
  3. Lower heat, add remaining olive oil, and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
  4. Add green onions and half the chicken broth; increase heat to medium.
  5. Stir in mushrooms and bell peppers; simmer 5 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
  6. Whisk together cashew milk, Greek yogurt, and half the parsley; pour into skillet.
  7. Add spinach; stir until wilted.
  8. Simmer sauce on low for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Return chicken to skillet; add remaining broth and cream cheese.
  10. Cook uncovered for 5–10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
  11. Season to taste, garnish with remaining parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for richer flavor.
  • Add red pepper flakes for heat.
  • Swap spinach for kale or Swiss chard.
  • Replace cashew milk with whole milk or heavy cream for a dairy-rich version.
  • Store in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently with added broth or milk.

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