Low Calorie Chicken Dinner That Feels Comforting
A light yet comforting creamy chicken recipe made with Greek yogurt and fresh herbs. High in protein, low in calories, and ready in 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
- ½ onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Optional: mushrooms, spinach, Parmesan
- Fresh parsley or thyme to garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken and sear in oil for 4–5 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic (add mushrooms if using) until soft.
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, broth, Dijon, and lemon juice.
- Add sauce to skillet, stir gently on low heat.
- Return chicken to pan, simmer 3–4 minutes.
- Garnish and serve with veggies or whole grains.
Notes
- Keep heat low to prevent yogurt from curdling.
- Use thighs or rotisserie chicken as alternatives.
- Add extra lemon or herbs to brighten flavor.