Creamy Mushroom And Broccoli Chicken (atkins-friendly)

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 boneless chicken breasts
• salt
• pepper
• paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 minced fresh garlic cloves (or to taste)
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup cream
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 season chicken well with salt, pepper, paprika, oregano and basil.
• 2 brown and cook the chicken breasts in oil on both sides until juices run clear and chicken is cooked through. place the cooked chicken in a serving dish with high sides (to catch the sauce).
• 3 in the same skillet, saute the onions, garlic and fresh mushrooms until onions are soft (about 4-5 minutes).
• 4 add broccoli florets, cream and mustard and bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender and cream sauce is thickened. remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
• 5 pour the sauce over chicken in serving dish.
• 6 sprinkle with minced, fresh parsley.