Creamy Mushroom Chicken
Creamy mushroom chicken is a comforting dish that features tender, seared chicken breasts enveloped in a rich and velvety sauce made from fresh mushrooms, garlic, and heavy cream. This recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or impressive dinner parties, bringing warmth and joy to any meal. With its delightful flavors and elegant presentation, creamy mushroom chicken will quickly become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown on both sides (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
- Pour in the chicken broth while scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for 3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and thyme; let simmer until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes). Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet and allow it to heat through for a couple of minutes.
- Serve over rice or pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg