South Beach Chicken Cremini

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1.2 lb chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, trimmed of fat2-3 t extra virgin olive oil8 oz mushrooms, quartered or sliced3 scallions, thinly sliced1 clove garlic, minced1/2 c low sodium, fat free chicken broth2 T low fat cream cheese1/4 t rosemary
Directions
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In lg skillet, heat 2 t oil. Add chicken and brown. Transfer chicken to plate and add mushrooms, garlic, scallions and if nec 1 more tsp of oil (with thighs, you may not need it). Toss frequently until the mushrooms wilt and give up their juices (3 min). Add broth, cream cheese & rosemary and stir until cheese melts. Return chicken to pan and bring to a simmer until heated through. (With breasts, cover & simmer 5 minutes).
Divide chicken and sauce into 4 portions. I leave a little sauce in the pan and toss around some baby spinach until wilted (2 min).

Makes 4 servings of approx 4 oz chicken each.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EXENEC.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 233.7
  • Total Fat: 10.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 123.9 mg
  • Sodium: 202.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 3.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
  • Protein: 29.8 g

Member Reviews
  • CGIROD13
    I made it as written, but subbed thyme for the rosemary. It was definitely good, but it could be better. I would agree that it needs some garlic. I'm also thinking next time I'll add a couple tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley at the end. - 8/23/15