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Creamy chicken and mushroom skillet dinner over mashed potatoes with peas and a melting pat of ghee, served with a golden biscuit on a farmhouse plate.

Creamy chicken and mushroom skillet

A creamy, savory chicken and mushroom skillet dinner poured over fluffy AIP-friendly mashed potatoes and served with bright peas and warm biscuits. Cozy, hearty, and perfect for an easy weeknight comfort meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American-comfort food
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp ghee (or coconut oil)
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs — cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups mushrooms — sliced (white or cremini)
  • 1 small onion — finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic — minced
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth (AIP-compliant)
  • 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt (to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric (optional for color and anti-inflammatory boost) (optional) or:
  • 1-2 tsp nutritional yeast (optional, for extra savory flavor — AIP reintro)

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Potato masher or food processor (for mash)
  • Small saucepan (for peas)
  • Serving plates or shallow bowls

Method
 

  1. Prepare Base: In a large skillet, melt ghee over medium heat. Add diced chicken and sauté until golden, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. Sauté Veggies: In the same pan, add onions and mushrooms. Cook 5 minutes or until tender. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  3. Make Gravy: Sprinkle in arrowroot flour and stir until everything is coated. Slowly pour in broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
  4. Add Creaminess: Whisk in coconut milk, herbs, and seasonings. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
  5. Combine: Return chicken to the pan and simmer 5–7 minutes until heated through and gravy thickens to desired consistency.
  6. Serve: Spoon over your chosen mashed potato base, add peas with melted ghee, and serve with warm biscuits.

Notes

Servings & Nutrition

  • Servings: 4
  • Serving Size: About 1 ½ cups creamy chicken and mushroom gravy served over ¾ cup mashed potatoes with ¼ cup peas on the side.

  • Approximate Macros (per serving)

    (using coconut milk and classic white potatoes)
    • Calories: 415
    • Fat: 22 g
    • Carbohydrates: 29 g
    • Fiber: 4 g
    • Protein: 29 g
 

⚠️ Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition values are estimates and can vary based on ingredient brands and portion sizes. The biscuits, ghee, and optional sides are included for good measure — because comfort food math is the best kind of math.

Note:

These values are for the creamy chicken and mushroom skillet alone — perfect if you’re skipping the sides or pairing it with something different. For the complete meal as pictured (with mashed potatoes, peas, and biscuits), refer to the full nutrition details above.

⚠️ Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information is estimated and can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. Whether you go all-in with the sides or keep it simple, your kitchen, your rules — and either way, it’s still comfort food above.

Approximate Macros (Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Only)

(Per serving — about 1½ cups)
  • Calories: 285
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 7 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 26 g