Description
Savory creamy mushroom chicken brings Italian-inspired comfort to weeknight dinners. Silky sauce with tender chicken and earthy mushrooms delivers rich flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Mushrooms and Aromatics:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic
Liquid and Seasoning Components:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (56 grams) butter
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat, ensuring the surface is evenly hot for optimal browning.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into the heated skillet with olive oil, cooking each side for 5-6 minutes until a rich golden crust forms.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a separate plate, maintaining its warmth and preserving the delicious pan drippings.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and melt butter, allowing it to become fragrant before adding sliced mushrooms and minced garlic.
- Sauté the mushrooms until they release their moisture and develop a deep caramelized color, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, scraping any browned bits from the bottom to enhance the sauce’s flavor profile.
- Simmer the liquid until reduced by half, concentrating the mushroom and broth essence.
- Gently whisk in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously to create a smooth, velvety sauce.
- Allow the sauce to thicken for 2-3 minutes, watching for a consistent, creamy texture.
- Carefully return the golden chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy mushroom sauce.
- Cover and simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes, ensuring the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately alongside steamed rice or al dente pasta.
Notes
- Opt for chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown crust and enhance flavor absorption.
- Use fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for deeper, more robust umami taste compared to standard white button mushrooms.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce overall calorie content while maintaining creamy texture.
- 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: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg