Squash and Chicken in a Creamy Sauce
Creamy Chicken and Squash
Made WITHOUT using any DAIRY or GRAINS! (and it’s REALLY GOOD!)
***This is also REALLY great using zucchini instead of yellow squash! 🙂
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I used coconut cream & almond flour in place of the traditional heavy cream & flour.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
4 small chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
sea salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup almond or coconut flour
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small yellow onion, sliced
1/2 lb. button mushrooms, chopped
4 small yellow squash, or zucchini chopped bite-size
2 Tbsp + 1 tsp coconut, or olive oil
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup coconut cream
2 cups fresh baby spinach
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions:
Heat 2 Tbsps oil in a large skillet over medium high. Salt and pepper each side of the chicken breasts and dredge in the almond flour, pressing lightly to coat. Place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same pan, heat 1 tsp oil then add onions, mushrooms, and squash. Saute until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
Turn the heat to medium low. Add broth & cream. Bring the sauce to a boil and return to medium low heat. Add spinach, & let the sauce gently bubble for about 3-4 minutes. Slice cooked chicken breasts, and add back into the pan along with all of the pre-cooked veggies. Combine gently, cover and let rest (with the heat off for about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
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You won’t believe this creamy chicken and squash dish is made without any dairy or grains – and trust me, it’s really good! It’s so good, in fact, that you can even swap out the yellow squash for zucchini for a tasty variation.
Forget heavy cream and flour – I used coconut cream and almond flour in this recipe to keep it light and dairy-free. The flavors are just as rich and delicious as the traditional version.
To make this dish, you’ll need boneless, skinless chicken breasts, garlic, onion, mushrooms, squash or zucchini, chicken broth, coconut cream, and fresh baby spinach. It’s a wholesome and healthy meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.
I know what you’re thinking – dairy-free and grain-free must mean sacrificing flavor. Not with this recipe! The combination of ingredients creates a sauce that is velvety and satisfying. Trust me, you won’t miss the heavy cream or flour.
So next time you’re looking for a comforting and creamy dish, give this chicken and squash recipe a try. It’s a crowd-pleaser, even for those who are dairy or grain-free. Enjoy!
