Description
Indulge in a rich and flavorful dish with this Creamy Mushroom Chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts are cooked to perfection and smothered in a luxurious mushroom cream sauce. This easy-to-make meal is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Mushroom Sauce:
- 10 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season and Sear Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare Mushroom Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then add mushrooms and cook. Stir in chicken broth, then add cream, thyme, rosemary, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for extra juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
