Creamy Mushroom Chicken
A comforting dish that elevates chicken breast with a rich, velvety sauce and earthy mushrooms, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by gathering all the ingredients to have everything ready.
- Finely chop the onion and garlic, and slice the mushrooms.
Cooking
- Heat a generous splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear them in the skillet for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the sauce to thicken for about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle in fresh thyme and parsley, then return the chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over it.
- Let simmer on low heat for a few more minutes until the chicken is heated through.
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Notes
Serve best with pasta, rice, or sautéed greens. Garnish with chopped parsley for added freshness.