Description
Indulge in a rich and satisfying meal with this Creamy Mushroom Chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts smothered in a decadent creamy mushroom sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Mushroom Sauce:
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken until cooked through. Set chicken aside.
- Cook Mushrooms: In the same skillet, cook mushrooms until browned. Add garlic.
- Make Sauce: Pour in chicken broth, then add cream, Parmesan, thyme, and parsley. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over. Simmer briefly. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Chicken thighs can be used for extra flavor and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
