One-Pot Chicken and Mushroom Almond Flour Gravy
Creamy mushroom sauce thickened with almond flour, enveloping tender chicken cubes. This rich, low-carb meal cooks entirely in one skillet with no extra dishes. This american-inspired keto ready in about 35 minutes pairs diced into 1-inch cubes chicken breasts, butter, sliced mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, diced into 1-inch cubes chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup, sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb diced chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C); remove and set aside.
- Step 2: Melt 2 tbsp butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened and browned. Stir in 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Return chicken to the skillet. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1/4 cup almond flour, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, reaching a gentle simmer.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pot Chicken and Mushroom Almond Flour Gravy take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (15 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Pot Chicken and Mushroom Almond Flour Gravy?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep butter from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Chicken and Mushroom Almond Flour Gravy?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Pot Chicken and Mushroom Almond Flour Gravy for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with One-Pot Chicken and Mushroom Almond Flour Gravy?
American keto like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
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Added some red pepper flakes for heat — highly recommend.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
