How to Make Creamy Chicken & Mushrooms | EatingWell

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds umami flavor with fewer calories.

Cook whole-wheat egg noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted.

Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced wild mushrooms, maitake mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and baby bellas; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and thyme, stirring to combine.

Add chicken breast to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 6-8 minutes per side.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, cooking until slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.

Add lemon juice and grated parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.

Adjust seasoning as needed with salt and pepper.

Serve over cooked egg noodles or alongside mashed potatoes, garnished with chopped parsley.

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