Low Calorie Creamy Chicken Recipe That Feels Indulgent
A one-pan Healthy Low-Calorie Creamy Chicken that’s light, protein-rich, and made without heavy cream or butter. Perfect for clean comfort food in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 tsp olive oil or nonstick spray
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or low-fat milk
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
2 cups baby spinach or 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh parsley or thyme, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear 4–5 min per side in skillet. Remove and set aside.
- In same pan, sauté garlic and shallot 1–2 min.
- Whisk together broth, milk, mustard, and cornstarch slurry. Add to pan and simmer 3–4 min.
- Stir in lemon juice and optional veggies. Cook until wilted.
- Return chicken to pan. Spoon sauce over and simmer 1–2 min more.
- Garnish and serve.
Notes
Dairy-free option: Use almond or oat milk.
Serve over cauliflower rice, quinoa, or greens.
Stores well for up to 4 days.