Creamy Parmesan Herb Mushroom Chicken
At 20g protein and 297 calories per serving, this Creamy Parmesan Herb Mushroom Chicken works as a lean side or light dinner for cut phases. Batch-preps 6 servings quickly on the stovetop, maximizing meal prep efficiency without excess calories. Use it to round out higher-protein entrees while staying within daily macro limits.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Garlic powder(15g)
- •1 pinch salt
- •1 pinch pepper
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Mushrooms, White, Sliced(400g)
- •1 teaspoons dried basil
- •Oregano, Dried(5g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(10g)
- •Evaporated Milk, Canned(360g)
- •Chicken Bouillon, Dry(5g)
- •1 pinch salt (to taste)
- •1 pinch pepper (to taste)
- •Cornstarch(15g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(180g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Parsley, Fresh(60g)
- •Spinach(480g)
- •Broccoli(480g)
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 200°C | 400°F.
- 2Season chicken with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- 3Heat cooking oil spray in a large, non stick and oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sear chicken thighs until golden and crispy on each side (about 3-4 minutes each side).
- 4Transfer chicken to the oven and roast until completely cooked through, (about 25-30 minutes).
- 5Once chicken is done, transfer to a warm plate and set aside. Drain some of the excess fat from the skillet, reserving 2 tablespoons for added flavour.
- 6Return skillet to the stove over medium-high heat and sauté the garlic in the pan juices until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add the mushrooms, herbs and 2 teaspoons of parsley and fry until mushrooms begin to soften.
- 7Reduce heat to low-medium heat, add the milk (or cream) and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, and being careful not to boil. Add in the bullion powder and season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- 8Pour the milk/cornstarch mixture to the centre of the pan, and continue to simmer while quickly stirring the mixture through until the sauce thickens.
- 9Add 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese; allow sauce to simmer for a further minute until cheese melts through the sauce. Add the chicken back into the pan and allow to simmer for 1-2 minutes in the cream to take on the flavours. Taste test and add extra salt or pepper, if desired.
- 10At this point, add in the optional add-ins, if desired. Allow spinach to wilt (if using).Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of parsley and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
- 11Serve with steamed rice, over steamed vegetables or pasta.
Nutrition — Per Serving
297
calories
20g
protein
14g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 27g
- Saturated fat
- 7.6g
- Sodium
- 906 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 5.5g
6 servings per batch · ~338g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Creamy Parmesan Herb Mushroom Chicken have per serving?
Each serving contains 20g of protein and 297 calories, with 14g fat and 27g carbs. This is one of the lowest-calorie chicken recipes on PrepForge, making it ideal for aggressive calorie restriction.
How long does Creamy Parmesan Herb Mushroom Chicken take to make?
Quick prep on the stovetop yields 6 servings in a single batch, meaning you get more meals per cooking session than most recipes. This maximizes meal prep efficiency when you're scaling up for the week.
Is Creamy Parmesan Herb Mushroom Chicken good for fat loss?
At only 297 calories per serving with 20g protein, this recipe is purpose-built for fat loss phases where volume and satiety matter. The lower protein-to-calorie ratio means stacking it with high-protein sides like Greek yogurt or egg whites keeps you in your macros.
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