Description
Creamy Mushroom Chicken is the ultimate weeknight comfort food that impresses with its savory flavors and creamy richness. This quick, 30-minute recipe features tender pan-fried chicken breasts smothered in a delectable sauce made from fresh mushrooms, garlic, and cream. Perfect for busy evenings or special occasions, this dish is easy to prepare and requires minimal cleanup, making it a favorite among home cooks. Serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete meal that’s sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Fresh mushrooms (12 oz)
- Garlic (3 cloves)
- Chicken broth (½ cup)
- Heavy cream (1 cup)
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create four cutlets. Season with salt and pepper and coat lightly in flour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté sliced mushrooms with Italian seasoning until browned. Remove from pan.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet, along with chicken broth, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Stir until combined and let reduce for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, then return cooked chicken and mushrooms to the pan. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg