Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Creamy Mushroom Chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts smothered in a decadent mushroom sauce, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- fresh parsley for garnish
For the Chicken:
For the Sauce:
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add mushrooms and cook until browned. Stir in garlic, then pour in chicken broth.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, thyme, and onion powder. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer briefly. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or evaporated milk instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
