Mushroom Chicken
Mouthwatering Mushroom Chicken is a quick and easy dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is sure to delight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh button or cremini mushrooms
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop garlic and slice mushrooms.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook seasoned chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes per side) and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from skillet.
- Add garlic and mushrooms: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and sliced mushrooms until tender (about 4-5 minutes).
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up any bits stuck to the pan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Season and combine: Stir in soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Return cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using different mushroom varieties like shiitake or portobello. This dish pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.