Creamy Mushroom Chicken
A rich and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, aromatic mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken Breasts (or thighs)
- 2 cups Fresh Mushrooms (button, cremini, shiitake)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts or thighs generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Introduce the Aromatics: In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of butter and sauté minced garlic for about a minute.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: Add the prepared mushrooms and cook until browned and tender, about 5-6 minutes.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and add fresh thyme, simmering to reduce the liquid by half.
- Add the Cream: Stir in heavy cream, allowing it to simmer gently until thickened.
- Reintroduce the Chicken: Nestle the chicken pieces into the sauce and let them heat through for about 5 minutes.
- Plate It Up: Serve warm over rice or mashed potatoes and garnish with fresh thyme.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half or coconut cream. Experiment with different mushroom varieties and add greens for added nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Mushroom Chicken, Comfort Food, Chicken Recipes, Mushroom Recipes, Family Dinner