Description
Mushroom Chicken is a savory dish that combines tender chicken with earthy mushrooms in a creamy sauce, perfect for any dinner table. This easy recipe promises rich flavors and satisfying textures, making it ideal for family meals or entertaining guests. Get ready to impress with a dish that’s both delicious and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients: clean and slice mushrooms, mince garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for 3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and soy sauce; simmer until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for an additional 2 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - Experiment with different types of mushrooms such as shiitake or portobello for varied taste.