creamy chicken with mushrooms
✅ Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts, sliced
1 cup mushrooms (fresh or canned)
1 cup cooking cream
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter or oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
A pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Chopped parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions:
In a skillet, heat the butter and sauté the chopped onion until soft.
Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the chicken slices and cook until golden and fully cooked.
Add the mushrooms and stir for about 5 minutes until tender.
Pour in the cooking cream and mix everything together.
Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
Serve hot with white rice or pasta, and garnish with chopped parsley.
creamy chicken with mushrooms
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Description
A rich, savory dish combining tender chicken and earthy mushrooms in a velvety cream sauce. This creamy chicken with mushrooms is the perfect comforting meal, ideal for any weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts (or thighs), boneless and skinless
1 cup mushrooms, sliced (preferably cremini or white mushrooms)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional, for extra flavor)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme on both sides.
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Cook the Chicken: Heat the olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
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Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pan, add the onions and garlic. Sauté for about 2 minutes, or until softened and fragrant. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their juices and start to brown.
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Make the Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any bits from the pan. Stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard (if using). Let the sauce cook for another 3-5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
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Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the pan, spooning some of the sauce over the top. Let it simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the chicken is heated through and coated in the creamy sauce.
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Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Variation: You can substitute the chicken with turkey or use a mix of wild mushrooms for more flavor.
Make it lighter: Use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream to reduce the richness of the sauce.
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, simmering
- Cuisine: American/Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 4 servings)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy chicken, mushrooms, easy chicken dinner, chicken with mushrooms, creamy sauce, weeknight dinner, comfort food
