Creamy Mushroom Chicken
Creamy mushroom chicken is the perfect dish to impress your guests or enjoy a cozy family dinner. This recipe features succulent chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce made with earthy mushrooms and aromatic garlic. It’s easy to prepare and combines comfort with elegance, making it a must-have in your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the mushrooms and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up any bits stuck to the skillet. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving over rice or pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg