Creamy Mushroom Chicken
Creamy Mushroom Chicken is a delightful dish combining tender chicken breasts with a luscious sauce made from fresh mushrooms and heavy cream. This recipe is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or special occasions, delivering rich flavors and comfort in every bite. Pair it with pasta or rice to soak up the creamy sauce, creating a meal that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping mushrooms, mincing garlic, and setting aside chicken breasts.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken breasts for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same pan, sauté mushrooms until tender and slightly browned.
- Add minced garlic to the mushrooms; cook for another minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir to combine.
- Return seared chicken to the skillet; let simmer for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or Italian seasoning as needed. Serve hot over pasta or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg