Description
Whipping up Creamy Mushroom Chicken brings pure comfort to your dinner table, delivering a rich, satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug. Tender chicken nestled in a silky mushroom sauce makes your weeknight cooking feel effortlessly elegant and totally delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
Mushrooms and Aromatics:
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Cooking and Finishing Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Salt and pepper 4 chicken cutlets. Dust each piece lightly with 3 tablespoons flour, ensuring an even, thin coating that will help create a golden exterior.
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Sear chicken cutlets for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate. Keep warm by covering loosely with aluminum foil.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons butter and remaining olive oil. Sauté 8 ounces sliced mushrooms for 6-8 minutes until they release moisture and turn golden brown.
- Mix 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning into mushrooms. Cook for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth into skillet. Scrape pan’s bottom to release browned bits, creating additional flavor depth.
- Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in ¾ cup heavy cream and ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese. Simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over cutlets and simmer for 5 more minutes to blend flavors.
- Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Always slice chicken breasts against the grain for the most tender result.
- Drying chicken with paper towels before flouring helps achieve a crispier, more even golden exterior.
- Use fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for deeper flavor complexity in the sauce.
- When adding cream, keep the heat low to prevent separation and ensure a smooth, silky texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-29 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 387 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 215 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg