Description
Creamy mushroom chicken is a comforting, indulgent dish that brings warmth to your dinner table. With tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious mushroom sauce, this recipe delivers rich flavors and an inviting aroma that makes it perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight meal or hosting friends, this delightful dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the pan.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until they release their juices and become tender.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate all flavors. Stir well.
- Return the chicken to the skillet along with dried thyme. Let simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting half of the mushrooms with spinach or incorporating sun-dried tomatoes. You can also use low-fat cream or Greek yogurt for a lighter version of this dish.