If you’ve tried my Creamy Pesto Chicken or my 30-Minute Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken, you know I’ve been on a creamy chicken kick. There’s just something about tender chicken in a rich, flavorful sauce that hits the spot every time.
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This Creamy Mushroom Chicken is dairy-free, grain-free, paleo, and keto-friendly. The secret to its delicious, thick sauce lies in the combination of broth and full-fat canned coconut milk, thickened with gluten-free flour.
No, you won’t taste the coconut milk! The flavors from the onion, garlic, mushrooms, and chicken are so robust that the coconut milk blends seamlessly into the creamy sauce.
This dish is perfect for those who love saucy, tender chicken. Pair it with rice, and you have a meal that’s hard to beat. I love serving this over a heap of brown rice and sautéed veggies, mixing everything together for a delightful medley of flavors and textures.
Ingredients:
- Avocado Oil: Great for sautéing due to its high smoke point and neutral flavor. If you’re not dairy-free, feel free to use butter for an even richer taste.
- Onion, Garlic, Mushrooms: These essentials add depth with their creamy, earthy, and tangy flavors. Sauté the onion until almost caramelized for maximum flavor.
- Boneless Chicken Breasts: The main protein, cut into thin slices to ensure quick, even cooking.
- Chicken Broth & Full-Fat Canned Coconut Milk: These create the creamy base for the sauce. Canned coconut milk is crucial for its fat content. If you’re not dairy-free, you can use heavy cream or half & half.
- Tapioca Flour: Used to thicken the sauce. You can also use gluten-free all-purpose flour, cornstarch, or arrowroot flour.
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Instructions:
- Brown the Chicken: Heat avocado oil in a large cast iron skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season chicken with sea salt, then brown for 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion for about 8 minutes until it starts to brown. Add mushrooms and garlic, continuing to cook until the onion caramelizes and mushrooms brown and reduce in size (about 5-8 minutes).
- Prepare the Sauce: While vegetables are cooking, whisk together chicken broth, coconut milk, tapioca flour, coconut aminos, lemon juice, mustard, dried parsley, sea salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Combine and Cook: Return the chicken to the skillet and pour in the sauce. Bring to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve: Pair with your choice of rice, noodles, or vegetables, and enjoy!
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Recipe Adaptations:
- Chicken Thighs: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for a different flavor. Cook for an additional 10 minutes and use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness.
- Heavy Cream: If you’re not dairy-free, swap coconut milk for heavy cream. Add it at the end to prevent boiling and separating.
- Add Wine: For an extra flavor boost, add ⅓ cup of dry white wine, such as sauvignon blanc, to the sauce.
- Thickening Options: Substitute tapioca flour with gluten-free all-purpose flour, regular flour, cornstarch, or arrowroot flour.
Ingredients for Creamy Mushroom Chicken:
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders*
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 2 Tbsp tapioca flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp coconut aminos, liquid aminos, or soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp stone-ground mustard
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Notes:
- *If using chicken breasts, slice them in half to create thinner cutlets.
- **For wine lovers, add ⅓ cup dry white wine, such as sauvignon blanc.
Enjoy this delightful, creamy mushroom chicken dish that’s both comforting and nourishing!
