Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Mushroom Chicken, where tender chicken breasts meet a velvety mushroom sauce infused with garlic and fresh herbs. This dish transforms any meal into a delightful experience, perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to pair with rice, pasta, or veggies, it will quickly become a favorite in your home.
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
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop garlic and slice mushrooms.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add garlic and mushrooms: Stir in minced garlic and sliced mushrooms; sauté for about 5-7 minutes until mushrooms soften.
- Make the cream sauce: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir well, scraping bits from the pan. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Finish: Stir in chopped herbs before serving, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 115mg