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:
- 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:
- 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.
- Add the garlic:
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Make the Creamy Sauce:
- 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.
- Add cream and Parmesan:
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Let the sauce simmer for 4-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- 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:
- 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:
- 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! 🍗🍄🌿