Creamy Mushroom Chicken
Creamy mushroom chicken is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce infused with earthy mushrooms and aromatic herbs. This easy-to-make dish not only delivers on flavor but also creates memorable moments around the dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, it’s a surefire way to impress without the stress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or fresh if available)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt olive oil or butter. Sauté sliced mushrooms until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and thyme; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well. Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Return chicken to skillet, simmering for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 160mg