Chicken and Mushrooms in Cream Sauce over Zoodles
Chicken and Mushrooms in Cream Sauce over Zoodles pairs lightly floured, pan-browned chicken with a lush sauce of mushrooms, shallot, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and a splash of white wine. The silky sauce coats tender zucchini noodles for a lighter, weeknight-friendly skillet dinner that’s rich yet balanced with fresh basil and gentle acidity.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken and Mushrooms in Cream Sauce over Zoodles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Gently pound each chicken breast to 1/2-inch thickness, then cut each into 2 or 3 pieces.
- 2
Combine the flour, paprika, salt, and pepper in a 1-gallon resealable bag. Add the chicken pieces, seal, and shake to coat with the flour mixture. Remove each piece from the bag, gently shaking off any excess flour.
- 3
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a deep, 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- 4
Add 1 tablespoon butter, the mushrooms, shallot, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic to the same skillet. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5
Pour in the chicken broth and wine. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the cream and minced basil; cook and stir for about 1 minute.
- 7
Return the chicken pieces to the skillet and continue cooking, uncovered, over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
- 8
Meanwhile, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a separate 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Lightly cook the zucchini noodles, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 9
A longer cooking time will make the noodles softer. Season with salt and pepper.
- 10
Remove the chicken to a plate. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning.
- 11
Place about 1 cup of zoodles on each plate. Add 2 or 3 chicken pieces and spoon the sauce over the top.
- Calories 508.62 kcal High 25%
- Protein 28.26 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 18.61 g 7%
- Total Fat 30.48 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 16.44 g High 82%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 168.34 mg High 56%
- Sodium 584.81 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 4.05 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 2.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 89.4 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.27 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 994.15 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 66.74 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 7.04 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chicken and Mushrooms in Cream Sauce over Zoodles is made with 14 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Chicken Broth, Fresh Basil, and Heavy Cream. Each serving provides about 508.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken and Mushrooms in Cream Sauce over Zoodles made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Chicken Broth, Fresh Basil, Heavy Cream, Minced Garlic. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken and Mushrooms in Cream Sauce over Zoodles?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 508.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken and Mushrooms in Cream Sauce over Zoodles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Chicken and Mushrooms in Cream Sauce over Zoodles healthy?
- Chicken and Mushrooms in Cream Sauce over Zoodles has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 508.62 calories and 28.26 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 584.81 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.44 g (82% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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