Just a few simple ingredients is all you need to make this Dairy Free Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Skillet. Pair with some cassava pasta, cauliflower rice or a simple side salad for the best Paleo and AIP weeknight dinner – or even date night.
My brain is always going 100 miles an hour, trying to think of quick and easy dishes that will, first and foremost, be delicious, and second, fit within the Autoimmune Protocol. My go-to weeknight dinners are usually simple sheet pan meals where I just throw a few vegetables and a protein in the oven, top with my favorite spices and call it dinner. But my favorite inspiration comes from classic comfort food dishes that trigger a lightbulb in my brain that says, “Hey! I can make that AIP compliant! AND easier!”
The idea for this Dairy Free Creamy Chicken & Mushrooms Skillet actually came from browsing Pinterest, but made me think of my favorite Italian restaurant, back when I used to eat allll the gluten, dairy and nightshades my heart desired (and my stomach hated me for). I mean, who doesn’t love a creamy, savory, saucy chicken and mushrooms dish from their favorite Italian restaurant? Well, now you can have it without the pain and suffering!
This Dairy Free Chicken and Mushrooms Skillet only requires nine simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner. Yet, it’s fancy enough for an AIP or Paleo friendly date night! And the lack of gluten, dairy and nightshades will help prevent that bloated, uncomfortable feeling you’re absolutely not looking for in date night food. Pair it with some cassava pasta or cauliflower rice for a starchy accompaniment, or roast some vegetables (broccoli is my favorite pairing) to serve with it. A simple side salad also works beautifully.
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How to make this Dairy Free Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Skillet
As always, gather and prep your ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (1 lb)
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup chicken bone broth
- 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
Then, get started!
Warm a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp avocado oil. Once oil is warmed and glistening (but not burning), add chicken thighs to the skillet. Brown for 3-4 minutes per side (no need to fully cook, just brown). Remove to a clean plate.
Add 1 Tbsp avocado oil to the same skillet. Add sliced shallot, mushrooms, garlic, Italian seasoning and sea salt. Sauté until vegetables are beginning to soften, 3-4 minutes.
Add the browned chicken back to the skillet. Pour the broth into the skillet and scrape the bottom to remove all the tasty crispy bits. Simmer 8-10 minutes, or until sauce has reduced by about half.
Reduce heat to low and add in the coconut milk. Warm at a low simmer, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes. Do not let boil. Serve and enjoy!
FAQ
Absolutely! Chicken breasts are generally thicker than chicken thighs, so they might take a little longer to cook. Just make sure the internal temperature reaches 165ºF before you eat them.
I don’t taste the coconut at all! The savory flavor of the mushrooms and Italian seasoning do a really good job of masking the coconut flavor, in my opinion. Some people have almost a sixth sense for detecting coconut in recipes, though, so if that’s you, you might want to try another AIP-friendly milk, such as tigernut milk. Though, the coconut milk really adds a creaminess to the sauce that I don’t think you can get anywhere else (except real cream). Let me know how any substitutions go in the comments!
Other recipes to try
If you like this Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Skillet, give these other recipes a try!
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Dairy Free Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Skillet (AIP)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Skillet Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Just a few simple ingredients is all you need to make this Dairy Free Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Skillet. Pair with some cassava pasta, cauliflower rice or a simple side salad for the best Paleo and AIP weeknight dinner, or even date night.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (1 lb)
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup chicken bone broth
- 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
Instructions
- Warm a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp avocado oil. Once oil is warmed and glistening (but not burning), add chicken thighs to the skillet. Brown for 3-4 minutes per side (no need to fully cook, just brown). Remove to a clean plate.
- Add 1 Tbsp avocado oil to the same skillet. Add sliced shallot, mushrooms, garlic, Italian seasoning and sea salt. Sauté until vegetables are beginning to soften, 3-4 minutes.
- Add the browned chicken back to the skillet. Pour the broth into the skillet and scrape the bottom to remove all the tasty crispy bits. Simmer 8-10 minutes, or until sauce has reduced by about half.
- Reduce heat to low and add in the coconut milk. Warm at a low simmer, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes. Do not let boil. Serve and enjoy!
Equipment
12″ skillet
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Serve with cassava pasta, cauliflower rice, roasted vegetables, and/or a side salad.
All nutrition information is an estimate only, based on an online nutrition calculator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 263
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 5.6g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 37g
Keywords: skillet meal, chicken and mushrooms, creamy chicken and mushrooms, weeknight
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