Description
Creamy Mushroom Chicken is a delicious and comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich and creamy mushroom sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until the mushrooms are tender.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and thyme, and let it cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet and coat it in the creamy mushroom sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Serve with rice or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Mushroom Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Dinner Recipe, Comfort Food