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🍗 Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms Recipe 🍄

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This Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms is a rich, savory dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a velvety mushroom cream sauce. It’s an elegant yet comforting meal perfect for any occasion, and it’s quick enough to make for weeknight dinners!

📋 Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🍗
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil 🛢️
  • 2 tablespoons butter 🧈
  • 1 pound mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini) 🍄
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth 🍲
  • 1 cup heavy cream 🥛
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿
  • Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
  • Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿

📝 Instructions:

1. Cook the Chicken:

  1. Season and cook the chicken:
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

2. Cook the Mushrooms:

  1. Sauté the mushrooms:
  • In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown and any liquid they release has evaporated.
  1. Add the garlic:
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Make the Creamy Sauce:

  1. Add chicken broth:
  • Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  1. Add cream and Parmesan:
  • Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Let the sauce simmer for 4-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  1. Add thyme:
  • Stir in the fresh or dried thyme and season the sauce with additional salt and pepper to taste.

4. Combine the Chicken and Sauce:

  1. Return the chicken to the skillet:
  • Place the cooked chicken breasts back into the skillet, spooning the creamy mushroom sauce over them. Let them simmer together for another 2-3 minutes to warm through.

5. Serve:

  1. Garnish and serve:
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve the creamy chicken with mushrooms over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

⏱️ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 20 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4 servings
🔥 Calories: Approximately 450-500 kcal per serving

This Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms is rich, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting dinner. The creamy mushroom sauce pairs beautifully with the tender chicken, creating a dish that everyone will love! 🍗🍄🌿