Description
Mouthwatering Mushroom Chicken is a creamy, savory dish that combines tender chicken and rich mushrooms for a comforting meal perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh thyme and parsley for seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop mushrooms and mince garlic.
- Season chicken: Generously season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté garlic and mushrooms: In the same skillet, add garlic and mushrooms to the drippings. Cook until tender.
- Create sauce: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping any brown bits from the pan as it simmers.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for another 5-10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, replace regular mushrooms with shiitake or portobello varieties. Enhance taste with additional herbs like rosemary or basil. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently.