Heart-Healthy Chicken with Mushrooms
Savor the delicious simplicity of Heart-Healthy Chicken with Mushrooms, a wholesome and flavorful dish designed to keep your meals both nutritious and satisfying. This recipe features tender, seared boneless chicken breasts nestled in a savory medley of cremini mushrooms, garlic, and onions, all brought together with a splash of low-sodium chicken broth and fresh herbs like thyme and parsley. Perfectly baked to juicy perfection in just 25 minutes of cook time, this one-skillet wonder is low in sodium, rich in protein, and packed with earthy flavors. Serve it alongside a crisp salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced, health-conscious meal that’s as easy to prepare as it is to enjoy. Embrace heart-healthy dining without sacrificing taste with this comforting yet elegant recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 10 ounces cremini mushrooms
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear them for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
Add the diced onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until it starts to become translucent.
Add the minced garlic and continue to sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Introduce the cremini mushrooms to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.
Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and sprinkle the fresh thyme leaves over the mixture. Stir well to combine.
Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them among the mushrooms and onions. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Once done, remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes.
Garnish the dish with fresh parsley before serving.
Serve the heart-healthy chicken with mushrooms accompanied by a fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.9 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 1791 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 227.8 g | 456% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 3413 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
