Description
Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms is a rich and comforting skillet dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and smothered in a luscious creamy mushroom sauce. Made with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, this savory recipe is perfect for an easy yet elegant weeknight dinner. Garnished with fresh parsley, it pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta, offering a satisfying meal that combines hearty flavors with creamy textures.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Sauce and Flavorings
- 8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Generously season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper to ensure balanced flavor throughout the dish.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
- Sauté the mushrooms: Lower the heat to medium and add unsalted butter to the same skillet. Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until they become browned and tender, which intensifies their flavor.
- Add garlic: Incorporate minced garlic into the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, careful not to burn it.
- Deglaze with chicken broth: Pour in the chicken broth while stirring, scraping the bottom of the skillet to lift any flavorful browned bits. Allow it to simmer gently for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Create the creamy sauce: Turn the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and thyme. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld.
- Reheat the chicken in the sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the creamy mushroom sauce over them, and simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to fully reheat the chicken and blend the flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish for a burst of color and freshness. Serve hot, ideally alongside mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta for a complete meal.
Notes
- This dish tastes great served over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta for a hearty meal.
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream to make a lighter sauce option.
- Adding spinach to the sauce during the final simmer will boost the dish’s greenery and nutrition.
