Creamy Mushroom Chicken
Creamy mushroom chicken is a heartwarming dish that envelops your senses with rich, savory flavors and comforting aromas. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a luscious cream sauce, beautifully infused with earthy mushrooms and fragrant garlic. This one-pan meal is not only quick to prepare but also perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests. Serve it over rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by slicing the mushrooms and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side).
- Add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until the mushrooms soften (approximately 4 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a simmer while scraping any browned bits from the pan.
- Season with thyme, salt, and pepper, then let it simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider deglazing the pan with a splash of white wine after searing the chicken. Make it dairy-free by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk or almond cream.