Description
Creamy Mushroom Chicken is a decadent dinner dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich and creamy mushroom sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (such as cremini or button)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5-6 minutes until they are browned and tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for about 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, dried thyme, dried parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well and let it simmer for another 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy mushroom sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, or use coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg