Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this creamy chicken with mushrooms recipe. Juicy chicken breasts smothered in a velvety sauce with earthy mushrooms, garlic, and Parmesan cheese – a comforting and satisfying dish for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear chicken in a skillet until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Saute mushrooms, garlic, then add broth, cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in Parmesan, return chicken to skillet, simmer, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Bone-in chicken thighs can be substituted with adjusted cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
