Description
Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms is a comforting and indulgent dish featuring tender boneless chicken breasts cooked in a rich, velvety mushroom sauce made with fresh mushrooms, garlic, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Ready in under 30 minutes, this family-friendly recipe balances hearty flavors with creamy goodness, making it perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy weekend meals without complicated steps or rare ingredients.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Mushroom Sauce
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth (gluten-free)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Fresh parsley or thyme, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside to keep tender.
- Sauté the Mushrooms and Garlic: In the same skillet, add butter and fresh mushrooms. Cook for 5-7 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and start to brown. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Build the Creamy Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the pan to enhance flavor. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese if using. Let the sauce thicken slightly, about 3-5 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent sticking.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the chicken to the pan, nestle it into the creamy mushroom sauce. Cover and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sauce is thickened and luscious.
- Finish with Fresh Herbs: Turn off the heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or thyme over the dish for color and brightness. Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- Use a combination of butter and olive oil for better browning and richer taste.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken and mushrooms; cook in batches if needed to avoid steaming.
- Let chicken come to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for even doneness.
- Use fresh mushrooms rather than canned for the best texture and flavor.
- Simmer longer to thicken the sauce or add a splash more broth for a lighter consistency.
- To make dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and butter with olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: creamy chicken, mushrooms, comfort food, quick dinner, gluten free, easy recipe, weeknight meal
