Description
Creamy mushroom chicken is a delightful, comforting dish that combines tender chicken and earthy mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for impressing family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen. With its luscious flavors and appealing presentation, this dish is sure to become a family favorite that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (cremini or button)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and slicing the mushrooms thinly.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until softened (around 5 minutes).
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth while stirring continuously. Simmer gently until slightly thickened (3-4 minutes).
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve with rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg