Creamy Mushroom Parmesan chicken tastes indulgent, but is low in calories and points. It’s an impressive meal to serve to guests while still keeping on track.
If I had to choose one WW-friendly dish to make for the rest of my life, it would be Creamy Mushroom Parmesan Chicken. I know that sounds dramatic, but just trust me on this.
I’ve made it for guests and they always tell me it’s one of the best dishes they’ve tried. I never even told them it was low in points.
It seems so fancy and decadent because of that sauce. As Julia Child taught me, white wine and cream are a match made in culinary heaven. I would watch reruns of her classic show on public access TV as a child, so I always knew that butter, cream, and white were all you needed to make anything taste fabulous.
That’s definitely still true. I just needed to find ways to make that magical combo a little more sustainable when thinking of my health. That’s where the idea for this dish started.
I’m a fan of all things creamy, so if you end up liking this dish, you can try these ones, too!
- Turkey Meatballs in Dijon Gravy
- One-Pot Louisiana Chicken Pasta
- Penne alla Vodka
- Chicken Tikka Masala
- Creamy Cajun Pasta
How to lighten it up
After testing a lot of different variations, I found that the butter wasn’t necessary in a dish like this. We can also swap out heavy cream for half and half.
Although many of you have told me you’ve had success using fat-free half and half in this recipe, I really prefer the full-fat version here. The fat free versions are usually highly processed with added sugar.
Small amounts of fat here and there keep you more satisfied. It’s definitely worth it to me to go with the full-fat in the this recipe.
You’ll be surprised by how much flavor and complexity you can get out of a dish that takes only 30 minutes to make!
I’d love to hear from you if you make this recipe! It makes my day when you share your pics on Instagram and tag me (@litecravings). Don’t forget to use #litecravingsrecipes to make sure I see it. If I don’t get a chance to scroll through my tags quickly enough, I won’t see your post. I always make a point to look through the hashtags, though, so I’ll see it there!
Creamy Mushroom Parmesan Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 3/4 tsp dried thyme, or 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Salt and pepper chicken. Heat a large skillet to medium-high and add olive oil, then sear the chicken, about 5 minutes a side. Make sure you get a nice sear on the chicken to add depth to the sauce. There should be lots of browned bits in stuck to the skillet. Move chicken to a plate and cover with tinfoil.
- In the same pan, saute garlic in cooking spray for 30 seconds. Add mushrooms, thyme, a pinch of salt. Brown mushrooms, then deglaze pan white wine. Scrape the bits from the bottom of the pan and cook until wine is evaporated and mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes
- Whisk half and half, almond milk, and cornstarch together in a separate bowl. Add to the pan, bring to a low boil, then simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Add parmesan and stir until melted into the sauce. Place chicken and juices back in the skillet and simmer until chicken is heated through.
This recipe was so delicious and a sure hit with my company last night. Thank you, Jeri, for delicious, elegant, but lite recipes.
You’re so welcome!
We loved this! I cubed the chicken and added some chopped baby spinach and used 16 oz of mushrooms for extra veggies. I served it over angel hair pasta! 👍🏻. I ate one serving but definitely could’ve gone back for more, hubby had at least 2 servings.
I made this last night and it was so good!! My husband and I both enjoyed it. Thanks so much for the recipe!
I’m so glad you both enjoyed it!
This was so amazing low in calories with flavor great for a dinner meal with family thank you so much it was delicious
Thank you, Angela! I’m glad you and the entire family enjoyed it 🙂