Description
Creamy Mushroom Chicken is a quick, comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights. The tender chicken is cooked in a creamy garlic sauce with sautéed mushrooms, creating a dish that’s rich and satisfying yet simple to make. This recipe is a family favorite that feels special but comes together in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Flour for dredging
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 12 ounces mushrooms (cremini or white), sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge lightly in flour.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, then add the mushrooms and Italian seasoning. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove the mushrooms and set aside with the chicken.
- Add garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Cook for 3-4 minutes to reduce the broth by half.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
- Add the chicken and mushrooms back into the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and coated in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese, then serve.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream. Serve with pasta, rice, or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg