Creamy Mushroom Chicken
A comforting classic featuring succulent chicken in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken Breasts or Thighs
- 8 oz Cremini or Button Mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Gather all your ingredients, slice the mushrooms, and chop the garlic finely. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and butter. Add chicken and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove and rest: Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest to ensure juiciness.
- Cook the mushrooms: In the same skillet, add more butter if needed, and sauté the sliced mushrooms for about 5 minutes until golden. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Make the sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, scraping any bits from the bottom. Stir in fresh thyme and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and heat for a minute.
Notes
Serve over rice or buttery mashed potatoes. A sprinkle of fresh thyme or parsley adds a nice touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy, mushroom, comfort food, weeknight dinner