Description
Creamy Mushroom Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breast, savory mushrooms, and a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gourmet meals, this easy one-pan recipe is packed with umami flavor and pairs well with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms (button, cremini, or shiitake), sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup chicken broth or white wine
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the mushrooms: In the same pan, add mushrooms and onions. Sauté until softened and browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and deglaze: Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in white wine or chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits.
- Make the sauce: Lower the heat and add heavy cream, thyme, and Parmesan (if using). Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Combine: Return the chicken to the pan, coating it in the sauce. Simmer for another 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- To prevent curdling, avoid high heat when adding cream.
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and stir in before simmering.
- Variations: Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or truffle oil for extra flavor.
- Healthier swaps: Use Greek yogurt or coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 85mg