Description
Mushroom Chicken brings comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Tender chicken nestled in a creamy, earthy sauce makes weeknight meals feel special without complicated preparation.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning and Cooking Fats:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 10 oz fresh mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pat 4 chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil at 350°F. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken and set on a clean plate. Keep skillet on medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and melt completely.
- Toss 1 finely chopped onion into the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent and soft.
- Drop in 2 minced garlic cloves and 10 oz sliced mushrooms. Saute for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture and turn golden brown.
- Dust 1 tablespoon flour over mushroom mixture. Stir quickly to coat evenly and prevent clumping.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth slowly while whisking. This creates a smooth, lump-free sauce at medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low. Blend in ½ cup Greek yogurt, ¼ cup milk, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon dried thyme.
- Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes until it thickens and becomes creamy. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- Slide chicken back into skillet. Spoon sauce generously over each breast.
- Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes to reheat chicken and marry flavors.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top before serving. Enjoy with mashed potatoes or rice.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for even cooking and leaner protein.
- Slice mushrooms uniformly to ensure they cook at the same rate and create a consistent texture.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown sear with maximum flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut milk and use a plant-based milk alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg