Description
Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms is a cozy one-pan dish featuring golden-seared chicken simmered in a rich garlic cream sauce with tender sautéed mushrooms—simple, hearty, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add mushrooms and sauté for 5–7 minutes until browned and tender.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Let it simmer and reduce slightly.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Simmer gently until sauce thickens, about 3–5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and cook in the sauce for another 5–7 minutes, until fully cooked.
- Stir in Parmesan if using and garnish with chopped thyme or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Swap in half-and-half or coconut cream for a lighter or dairy-free option.
- Add spinach, peas, or other greens for extra nutrition and color.
- Use white wine after sautéing mushrooms for more depth of flavor.
- Try different mushrooms like shiitake or portobello for variety.
- This recipe also works with turkey cutlets or pork chops.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
