Description
Mushroom Chicken is a creamy, comforting dish that pairs tender chicken with savory mushrooms in a luscious sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or parsley (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and slice mushrooms thinly.
- Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add chicken to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Stir in sliced mushrooms and herbs. Cook until they soften (4-5 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer gently for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: - Experiment with different types of mushrooms for varied flavor profiles. - For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.