Creamy Mushroom Chicken
Creamy mushroom chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, velvety sauce infused with earthy mushrooms and aromatic herbs. This recipe transforms a simple weeknight dinner into an elegant feast that your family will adore. With its beautiful presentation and irresistible flavors, creamy mushroom chicken is perfect for any occasion, ensuring smiles around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and minced garlic for about 2 minutes until softened. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any bits stuck to the pan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes before adding heavy cream and thyme.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for another 5 minutes until coated in sauce.
- Serve over rice or pasta to enjoy every drop of the luscious sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 200g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Feel free to add spinach or use shiitake mushrooms for added nutrition and flavor. Marinate chicken in herbs beforehand for enhanced taste.