Description
Whipping up creamy herb mushroom chicken brings comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal effort. Tender chicken nestled in a rich, herb-infused sauce becomes the star of a meal that feels like a warm hug from your favorite chef.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces baby bella or white mushrooms, sliced
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Select 4 chicken breasts and thoroughly dab them dry with paper towels. Generously sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt, 12 teaspoon black pepper, and 12 teaspoon Italian seasoning across both sides of the meat.
- Position a large skillet over medium-high heat and pour 2 tablespoons olive oil. Carefully place seasoned chicken into hot oil. Cook precisely 5–6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and exterior develops golden-brown crust. Transfer chicken to clean plate and loosely tent with foil.
- Reduce skillet temperature to medium. Drop 2 tablespoons unsalted butter into pan and allow it to melt completely. Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms and sauté for exactly 5–6 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- Mince 3 cloves garlic and sprinkle into mushrooms along with 12 teaspoon onion powder and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme. Stir continuously for 30 seconds to prevent burning.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth into skillet to deglaze pan, scraping any browned bits from bottom. Introduce 1 cup heavy cream and reduce heat to low simmer.
- Gradually whisk 12 cup grated parmesan cheese into sauce until completely incorporated and mixture thickens slightly, approximately 2 minutes.
- Nestle seared chicken back into creamy sauce. Spoon liquid generously over meat and simmer for additional 2–3 minutes to reheat chicken.
- Remove from heat and scatter freshly chopped parsley across dish. Serve immediately while sauce remains warm and luxurious.
Notes
- Always pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden sear and crisp exterior.
- Use fresh mushrooms and slice them uniformly for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Let the sauce simmer gently to prevent separation and develop rich, deep flavor without becoming too thick or burning.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt and reduce parmesan to lower the fat content.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-21 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 409 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg