Ah, Creamy Mushroom Chicken—rich, comforting, and perfect over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes. Here’s a straightforward recipe that gives tender chicken with a flavorful creamy mushroom sauce:
Creamy Mushroom Chicken Recipe
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini work well)
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, adds depth)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the chicken
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook the mushrooms and aromatics
- In the same skillet, add a little more butter if needed.
- Sauté onions until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic and mushrooms, cooking until mushrooms are golden and most of their liquid evaporates.
- Make the creamy sauce
- Stir in thyme, chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, and Dijon mustard (if using).
- Simmer 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine and finish
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer 2–3 minutes to heat through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
💡 Tips:
- For extra richness, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine before adding cream.
- You can add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce for more flavor and color.
- To make it lighter, swap heavy cream for half-and-half or a mixture of milk and Greek yogurt (add yogurt at the end, off heat).
If you want, I can also give a quick 20-minute version that’s perfect for weeknights but still creamy and delicious.
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