Description
Luscious creamy mushroom chicken delivers hearty comfort from Italian culinary traditions. Rich ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a satisfying meal you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Dairy:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Main Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) mushrooms
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid:
- 1 cup chicken broth
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm a skillet with olive oil and butter over medium heat, creating a flavorful cooking base.
- Carefully season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then sear until a rich golden-brown develops on both sides, approximately 5 minutes per side. Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, sauté finely chopped onions and minced garlic until aromatic and translucent.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the pan, cooking until they release moisture and become tender with slightly caramelized edges.
- Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, allowing liquid to simmer and reduce for about 3 minutes, concentrating the flavor profile.
- Introduce heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the sauce transforms into a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Gently return seared chicken to the skillet, nestling the pieces into the creamy mushroom sauce.
- Continue cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes, ensuring chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley across the top for a vibrant touch of color and herbaceous flavor.
- Serve immediately while the sauce remains warm and luxurious.
Notes
- Use high-quality, fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for deeper flavor complexity.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure perfect golden-brown searing and crispy exterior.
- Allow sauce to simmer gently to prevent separation and maintain smooth, creamy consistency.
- For gluten-free version, replace regular Parmesan with certified gluten-free cheese and use cornstarch instead of traditional thickeners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg