This Paleo Creamy Mushroom Chicken is a one-pot meal that is so satisfying and flavorful. Juicy chicken, tender mushrooms and a luscious sauce. It's Whole30, gluten free, dairy free, and low carb.
This meal is easy and packed with flavor. I have recently been able to tolerate more foods, but still not onion and garlic, so I shared this meal with my brother who loved it. I was happy to make it for him and glad to get his approval.
One Pan Meal
This meal is made completely in one pan which is great for clean up. The chicken is cooked, removed, the mushrooms are added with the sauce and then the chicken is added back in. It's simple and I know you will love it.
Prep Ahead
I like to always prep as much as I can the day before I make a recipe. This makes the meal come together quickly when I make it and less mess. Slice the mushrooms and keep them in a glass container in the fridge and pick all of the fresh thyme and store it in a small glass container in the fridge. Just doing these two things ahead of time will take about 10 minutes off the total time when it's cooked.
Sides to Serve
This is great with green beans, like I made in the pictures which keeps the meal low carb. It would also be amazing with some mashed potatoes for an ultra comfort food meal.
Low Carb and Whole30
I don't purposely create low carb meals, but they happen sometimes and are just as tasty as a carb loaded meal. This dish does use 1 tablespoon of arrowroot powder to thicken the sauce which is 8 total carbs, so if you really need it low carb then leave that out and cook the sauce down a little longer to naturally thicken.
Because all the ingredients are Whole30 compliant, this meal is also compliant.
I know you will love this paleo creamy mushroom chicken because it comes together quickly, is flavorful and so enjoyable. A meal that will become a weeknight staple and also great for serving guests.
Here are some more chicken recipes to try:
- Paleo Whole30 Bruschetta Chicken
- Whole30 Paleo Sweet and Sour Chicken
- Paleo Whole30 Chicken Curry
- Whole30 Paleo Cilantro Lime Chicken
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Paleo Creamy Mushroom Chicken
Ingredients
Chicken
- 6 boneless skinless thighs about 1.5 pounds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
Mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 16 oz mushrooms sliced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup broth unsalted
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced (1 teaspoon)
- 1 tablespoons fresh thyme
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and place on a plate. Mix salt, onion powder, and garlic powder together and sprinkle over the chicken. Toss to coat evenly. Add the oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Place the chicken on the pan and cook about 6 minutes a side, until fully cooked through. Don’t mess with the chicken once you put it in the pan, it will release from the pan when it’s ready to flip.
- Remove the chicken to a clean plate and add in the ghee, mushrooms, salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes. While those are cooking, mix the chicken broth and arrowroot powder together until well combined. Pour into the pan and scrap the bottom of the pan to release all the browned pieces. Add the garlic and thyme and cook 5-7 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender and the sauce is thickened.
- Add the chicken back in and coat with the sauce. Cook about 3 more minutes, until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Olivia Lerner says
Great, easy recipe - thank you! I've made it twice. Second time I just used salt -- no garlic or onion powder -- and I liked it a lot this way too. I also add a tablespoon of tomato paste for umami! Thanks so much for posting this recipe!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for making it, Olivia!
Beth says
This was delicious! And quick and SO EASY! I used chicken breast because of fussy eaters and I added some extra garlic because that’s just how I roll. My boyfriend has dubbed it “Engagement chicken.” Let’s see if it lives up to its name (:
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for making it and I'm so glad it was enjoyed 🙂
Sara says
This was so easy and amazing. My 4yo liked it and that’s saying something. We will definitely make this again.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Sara! So glad it's enjoyed!
Bob Huberman says
2 Table spoons of ghee made the dish so salty we wound up throwing it out. If I made it again it would be without salt.
Jessica DeMay says
I'm sorry about that, Bob!
Florence says
Delicious, Easy. Used chicken breast, sliced into cutlets, too lazy to pound them, Cooked up in the time suggested. Omitted the ghee, used avocado oil. Nervous using arrowroot to thicken, thinking the sauce will become goopy, didn't. Very good. Thank you for creating and sharing.
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome- thanks for making it!
Michelle says
The directions mention chicken broth but broth isn’t listed in the ingredients. How much broth is needed? Did I misread?
Kathy Higgins says
One of our favorite recipes!! It’s on a regular rotation in our home!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Kathy! 🙂
Avid_Cook says
This recipe is phenomenal! So yummy and even more satisfying to know it's healthy. I plan to make this a consistent part of my meal rotation. (disclosure: I didn't use all the Whole30 substitutes but I imagine it would still be delicious.)
Jessica DeMay says
Thank you so much for the great feedback! I'm so glad you love it 🙂
Kathy says
Loved this recipe! Easy to make, used chicken cutlets instead. I track all my food and I did not see the nutritional breakdown. Would be easier to add once rather than one at a time. Did I miss it?
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for making this, Kathy! I don't calculate nutritional info, but you can use a site like My Fitness Pal if you need to know.