Description
Hearty Creamy Mushroom Chicken delivers comfort with elegant French-inspired flavors, blending tender chicken and rich, earthy mushroom sauce in one incredible dish. Succulent ingredients meld perfectly, promising a satisfying meal that will transport diners straight to a charming Parisian bistro.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds / 700 grams)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 cups (200 grams) sliced mushrooms (white or cremini)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional, for coating the chicken)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream or half-and-half
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by seasoning both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high temperature until shimmering.
- Sear chicken breasts for approximately 6-7 minutes per side, ensuring a golden-brown exterior and reaching an internal temperature of 165F. Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate.
- Reduce skillet heat and add additional butter if necessary. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, roughly 3 minutes.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms to the pan, allowing them to release moisture and become tender. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle thyme and rosemary over mushrooms, mixing thoroughly to distribute herbs evenly throughout the mixture.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, using a wooden spoon to deglaze and scrape accumulated flavor fragments from the pan’s surface.
- Simmer the liquid for approximately 5 minutes, allowing it to reduce and concentrate flavors. Gently stir in heavy cream and continue simmering for an additional 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Carefully return chicken breasts to the skillet, generously coating them with the creamy mushroom sauce. Allow the chicken to warm through and absorb sauce flavors for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately while the sauce remains hot and velvety.
Notes
- Opt for chicken breasts that are similar in size to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a beautiful golden-brown crust that locks in moisture and flavor.
- Slice mushrooms uniformly to guarantee consistent cooking and a more appealing presentation.
- Enhance recipe’s versatility by substituting heavy cream with lighter alternatives like Greek yogurt or coconut milk for a lower-calorie version.
- Create a gluten-free option by using cornstarch instead of flour for thickening the sauce and ensuring a smooth, creamy texture.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like tarragon or sage to customize the sauce’s flavor profile and match personal preferences.
- Elevate dish’s nutritional value by incorporating extra vegetables like spinach or bell peppers during the mushroom sautéing stage.
- Prevent sauce from breaking by maintaining a gentle simmer and avoiding high heat when adding cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 170mg