French Country Skillet Chicken Dinner
This French country skillet chicken dinner is a tasty one-pan recipe the whole family will love! With tender chicken, sauteed vegetables, in a creamy herbs sauce, this is destined to become the new favorite. (p.s. This recipe is low carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, and sugar-free.)
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup leek (chopped)
- 2 pound chicken breast (pound to ½ to ¾" thick)
- 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 medium zucchini (cut into ½" pieces)
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons herbs de Provence
- ½ teaspoon optional thickener: xanthan gum or 2 tablespoons flour (xanthan gum is the low carb option)
Instructions
- 1. In a 12" skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the pan and cook for 6 minutes. Turn chicken after 3 to 4 minutes or when it begins to brown. Remove chicken, cover, and keep warm.
- 2. Add leeks to skillet and saute until tender. Add mushrooms, zucchini, and garlic, sauteing until tender. Add spinach and saute until wilted. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the chicken back to the pan.
- 3. Whisk chicken broth, cream, salt, pepper, herbs de Provence, and xanthan gum (or flour) together in a small bowl.
- 4. Pour over chicken. Bring to a simmer (reducing heat if necessary) and cook for 10 more minutes, or until liquid is reduced and thickened. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
Kori's Tips
- If, after simmering for 10 minutes, the sauce mixture is still too runny, remove the chicken and set aside. Continue simmering the sauce until the liquid is reduced, about 3 to 4 more minutes. Add chicken back to the pan and enjoy!
- You can add ½ cup sour cream if you want more creaminess, too! You will have to adjust your salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 50gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 188mgSodium: 672mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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