Description
Whipping up creamy chicken with mushrooms means diving into a comfort classic that brings pure satisfaction right to your dinner table. Tender chicken nestled in a rich, silky sauce with earthy mushrooms guarantees a meal your family will devour with smiles.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Cooking Fats:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 8 ounces mushrooms
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Grab 4 chicken breasts and generously sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Your seasoning will make a difference in flavor.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and starts to sizzle.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into hot skillet. Sear for exactly 5 minutes on first side until golden brown, creating a delicious crispy exterior.
- Flip chicken and cook opposite side for another 5 minutes. Transfer perfectly seared chicken to a clean plate and set aside.
- In same skillet, add 8 oz sliced mushrooms. Spread them evenly to ensure each mushroom browns nicely.
- Sauté mushrooms over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they release moisture and develop deep golden edges.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth and 1 cup heavy cream into skillet. Gently scrape bottom of pan to release tasty browned bits.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder into sauce. Add additional salt and pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Return seared chicken breasts back into skillet, nestling them into creamy mushroom sauce.
- Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and simmer for 12 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and fresh herb flavor.
Notes
- Check chicken thickness before cooking, as thicker cuts might need longer searing or a lower heat to prevent burning.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for better browning and more developed flavor in the chicken and mushrooms.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to help retain its juices and ensure a tender result.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining creaminess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg