Description
Creamy mushroom chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with rich, earthy mushrooms in a luscious cream sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, offering a quick and satisfying meal in just 30 minutes. With its enticing aroma and creamy texture, this dish will have everyone at the table asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by cleaning and slicing the mushrooms, mincing the garlic, and chopping the thyme.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear them for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add mushrooms and garlic; sauté for about 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in heavy cream and thyme; simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, allowing it to simmer for another 5 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Serve over rice or pasta, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 135mg