Creamy Mushroom Chicken made dairy-free and gluten-free with 11 basic ingredients. Ready in 30 minutes, this nourishing dish is amazing served with rice, noodles or vegetables!

Dairy-Free Paleo Keto Creamy Mushroom Chicken. An easy 30-minute recipe that is loaded with flavor and luscious cream sauce.

If youโ€™ve seen my Creamy Pesto Chicken and my 30-Minute Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken, you know Iโ€™ve been on a bit of a creamy chicken bender.

Thereโ€™s just something about tender chicken in a flavorful creamy sauce that does me well each and every time.

Just like the above mentioned recipes, this Creamy Mushroom Chicken is dairy-free, grain-free, and both paleo and keto. 

A combination of broth and full-fat canned coconut milk thickened with some gluten-free flour is what gives us that thick, flavorful sauce. 

In case youโ€™re worried whether or not you can taste the coconut milk, no worries – you cannot! There is so much flavor from the onion, garlic, mushrooms and chicken that there is no detection of coconut. Plus, we donโ€™t need very much in order to make the sauce nice and creamy.

Creamy Mushroom Chicken (dairy-free, paleo, keto, whole30, healthy)

This creamy chicken recipe results in super saucy tender chicken, which is so lovely for those of us who take advantage of that sauce with rice. Thereโ€™s just nothing like saucy rice in my book!

Dishes like this typically go on a hefty pile of brown rice and sautรฉed veggies for me. I mix everything together in a hodgepodge of color and joy and savor every bite!

Ingredients for Creamy Mushroom Chicken:

Avocado Oil: Used for sautรฉing the onion, garlic, and mushrooms, I like using avocado oil due to its high smoke point and neutral flavor. If you arenโ€™t dairy-free, you might as well use butter! Itโ€™ll lend that creamy amazing flavor that nothing but butter can achieve ๐Ÿ˜‰

Onion, Garlic, Mushrooms: Those all-star ingredients that make this dish incredibly tasty with the creamy, earthy, tangy flavors. We sautรฉ the onion long enough to where it is almost caramelized, which emboldens the flavor even more.

Boneless Chicken Breasts: The star of this mushroom fiesta! I use boneless chicken tenders, which are already cut thinly. You can also buy thinly sliced chicken breast cutlets/fillets. If you pick up standard boneless chicken breasts, simply slice them in half lengthwise such that they are thinner fillets. This ensures the chicken cooks quickly, evenly, and remains tender.

Chicken Broth & Full-Fat Canned Coconut Milk: The liquids for that ultra amazing sauce! A combination of chicken broth and full-fat canned coconut milk yields a rich and creamy sauce that still tastes light and isnโ€™t overly heavy. 

Be sure to use canned coconut milk, not the coconut milk in a carton as we want the fat (coconut milk from the carton is very low in fat and contains mostly water and other preservatives and emulsifiers).

If you arenโ€™t dairy-free, feel free to swap the canned coconut milk for heavy cream or half & half. Just be sure to add it at the very end so that it doesnโ€™t boil and separate.

Tapioca Flour: A touch of tapioca flour is what thickens the sauce into that creamy bliss. You can swap it out for regular gluten-free all-purpose flour, cornstarch or arrowroot flour if youโ€™d like.

Liquid Aminos, Mustard, Dried Parsley, Sea Salt & Pepper: Each of these ingredients enhances the flavor of the dish. You can increase or decrease the amounts according to your personal taste. If you donโ€™t do soy, omit the liquid aminos or replace it with coconut aminos, cider vinegar, or lemon juice.

Letโ€™s make it, shall we?

Creamy Mushroom Chicken made dairy-free, keto, paleo, grain-free and whole30. Easy to prepare, lusciously creamy and healthy

How to Make Creamy Mushroom Chicken:

Heat the avocado oil in a large cast iron skillet or thick-bottomed pot (such as a Dutch oven) over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with sea salt and place on the hot surface. Brown for 2 to 3 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate and continue browning the rest of the chicken. 

Brown the chicken in a skillet

Once all of the chicken is browned (note: it shouldnโ€™t be cooked through yet), set it aside on a plate while you prepare the rest of the recipe. Transfer browned chicken to a plate

Keeping the skillet on medium-high heat, add the yellow onion to the skillet and sautรฉ, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to brown, about 8 minutes.

Add the mushrooms and garlic and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onion has caramelized and the mushrooms have browned and reduced in size, about another 5 to 8 minutes.

Note: if the vegetables begin sticking to the pan at any point, add a little water or chicken broth to deglaze the pan.

Saute the onion and mushrooms in a pot

Note: you can brown the chicken and sautรฉ the onion and mushrooms in two separate skillets or pots simultaneously to save time. This will increase the amount of cleanup but cut down on prep time.

While the vegetables are cooking, add the ingredients for the sauce (chicken broth, coconut milk, flour, coconut aminos, lemon juice, mustard, dried parsley, sea salt and black pepper) to a large measuring cup or mixing bowl and whisk until well-combined.

Stir together the ingredients for the creamy sauce

Once the mushrooms and onions have caramelized, add the chicken back into the skillet and pour in the sauce.

Transfer the chicken back into the pot with the sautรฉed onion and mushrooms

Bring everything to a full boil and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the sauce is very thick and the chicken has cooked through.

Pour the sauce into the pot and bring to a full boil

Serve Mushroom Chicken with a choice of side dishes and enjoy! 

Serve mushroom chicken with brown rice or noodles

My Lemon Garlic Rosemary Rice, Pesto Smashed Potatoes or my Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower (for a low carb option) are excellent pairings! 

Recipe Adaptations:

  • Use bone-in skin-on chicken thighs instead of breasts if you prefer thighs! You will likely need to cook the chicken for an additional 10 or so minutes – be sure to use a meat thermometer!
  • Swap the coconut milk for heavy cream if you do dairy. Simply add it at the end of the cooking process so that it doesnโ€™t boil. You can also use butter instead of avocado oil for that rich buttery flavor.
  • If you cook with wine, add โ…“ cup of dry white wine. It will result in show-stopping intoxicating flavor!
  • Replace the tapioca flour with gluten-free all-purpose flour, regular all-purpose flour, cornstarch, or arrowroot flour.

And thatโ€™s it! Your ticket to a meal that feels remarkably fancy yet is downright simple and easy to prepare!

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Creamy Mushroom Chicken - dairy-free, paleo, keto, grain-free, deliciously flavorful chicken recipe to keep weeknight eating delicious!

Mushrooms + chicken + sauce LETโ€™S GO!

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Dairy-Free Paleo Keto Creamy Mushroom Chicken. An easy 30-minute recipe that is loaded with flavor and luscious cream sauce.

30-Minute Creamy Mushroom Chicken (Paleo, Keto)

4.37 from 30 votes
Lusciously creamy flavorful mushroom chicken made dairy-free, paleo, and keto in right around 30 minutes for a winning weeknight meal!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 ยฝ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders*
  • 1 medium-sized yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
  • 2 Tbsp tapioca flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp coconut aminos liquid aminos or soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice to taste
  • 1 Tbsp stone ground mustard
  • ยฝ tsp dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt to taste
  • ยฝ tsp black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the avocado oil in a large cast iron skillet or thick-bottomed pot (such as a Dutch oven) over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with sea salt and place on the hot surface. Brown for 2 to 3 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate and continue browning the rest of the chicken. Once all of the chicken is browned (note: it shouldnโ€™t be cooked through yet), set it aside on a plate while you prepare the rest of the recipe.
  • Keeping the skillet on medium-high heat, add the yellow onion to the skillet and sautรฉ, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to brown, about 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms and garlic and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onion has caramelized and the mushrooms have browned and reduced in size, about another 5 to 8 minutes. Note: if the vegetables begin sticking to the pan at any point, add a little water or chicken broth to deglaze the pan.
  • Note: you can brown the chicken and sautรฉ the onion and mushrooms in two separate skillets or pots simultaneously to save time. This will increase the amount of cleanup but cut down on prep time.
  • While the vegetables are cooking, add the ingredients for the sauce (chicken broth, coconut milk, flour, coconut aminos, lemon juice, mustard, dried parsley, sea salt and black pepper) to a large measuring cup or mixing bowl and whisk until well-combined.
  • Once the mushrooms and onions have caramelized, add the chicken back into the skillet and pour in the sauce. Bring everything to a full boil and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the sauce is very thick and the chicken has cooked through.
  • Serve Mushroom Chicken with a choice of side dishes and enjoy!

Notes

*If using chicken breasts, slice them in half to create thinner cutlets.
**If you cook using wine, add โ…“ cup dry white wine, such as sauvignon blanc.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 4 ยท Calories: 505kcal ยท Carbohydrates: 7g ยท Protein: 42g ยท Fat: 31g ยท Fiber: 2g ยท Sugar: 4g
Author: Julia
Course: Chicken Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute meals, creamy mushroom chicken, dairy free, easy dinner recipe, gluten free, grain free, healthy dinner recipe, keto, mushroom chicken recipe, paleo, whole30
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30-Minute Mushroom Chicken - dairy-free, gluten-free, delicious healthy dinner recipe ready in 30 minutes with 11 ingredients!

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Julia Mueller

Julia Mueller is a recipe developer, cookbook author, and founder of The Roasted Root. She has authored three bestselling cookbooks, – Paleo Power Powers, Delicious Probiotic Drinks, and The Quintessential Kale Cookbook. Her recipes have been featured in several national publications such as BuzzFeed, Self, Tasty, Country Living, Brit.co, etc.

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Questions and Reviews

  1. This dish was delicious! I was worried about the coconut being too strong but the other seasonings made it taste so good.

  2. Loved this! Would recommend more mushrooms and parsley and maybe some greens of some kind in there to make it a complete meal. Will be making this one again.

    1. Hi Darla! Absolutely! Because the chicken is nice and saucy, it will freeze and reheat very well ๐Ÿ™‚ Hope you enjoy! xoxo

    1. Hi Angela,

      I wouldn’t recommend using almond milk or any non-dairy milk that comes in a carton. The consistency and flavor of the sauce just won’t be right. I don’t know if almond milk has changed since I tried it, but years ago I tried making sauces using almond milk and it would separate as soon as it came to a boil. I could be entirely wrong so you’re welcome to try it, but I personally wouldn’t use anything other than full-fat canned coconut milk or regular cow’s milk cream. Hope this helps!! xoxoxo ๐Ÿ˜€

    1. You can if you’d like but it won’t make a huge difference either way. I would use 1/3 cup less chicken broth if I were adding 1/3 cup of wine, but the additional liquid won’t make a substantial difference if you didn’t reduce the broth ๐Ÿ˜€ Hope you enjoy!