Description
This Chicken with Mushroom Sauce recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and then smothered in a rich mushroom sauce that is decadent and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Mushroom Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Cook the Mushroom Sauce: Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the skillet. Cook mushrooms until browned, then add garlic. Pour in chicken broth and simmer. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and thyme. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top. Simmer until heated through. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Delicious served with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
- You can use boneless thighs instead of breasts.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or evaporated milk instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
