Sautéed Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff with Zucchini Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

Tender chicken strips simmered in a rich mushroom sauce, served over zucchini noodles for a satisfying low-carb meal. This French-inspired keto recipe (low-carb), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breast, cremini mushrooms, zucchini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 345 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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

• 12 oz chicken breast
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms
• 2 medium zucchini
• 1 shallot
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Slice chicken breast into 1/2-inch strips and season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet, then add 1 finely chopped shallot and 8 oz sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms are tender and release liquid. Stir in 1/2 tsp dried thyme and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Return chicken to the skillet, add 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1 tsp dijon mustard, and simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Meanwhile, spiralize 2 medium zucchinis into noodles and cook in boiling salted water for 2 minutes until al dente. Drain and toss with chicken mixture.