Description
Mushroom Chicken brings comfort straight to your dinner table with tender chicken nestled in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce that feels like a warm hug. Packed with earthy flavors and simple ingredients, this classic dish will become a reliable favorite for weeknight meals that everyone craves.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Sprinkle 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper evenly across your 3-4 chicken breasts, ensuring complete coverage.
- Warm 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot.
- Place seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet, allowing them to sear for 4-5 minutes until golden brown on one side.
- Flip chicken and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate, keeping it warm and covered.
- Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms to the same skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes until they release moisture and turn golden.
- Drop 3 minced garlic cloves into the skillet, stirring constantly for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp dried thyme into the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling pieces into the creamy mushroom sauce.
- Cover and cook for 7-10 minutes, allowing chicken to reheat and sauce to meld flavors.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Select fresh, firm mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for the best flavor and texture.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking to keep the meat juicy and tender.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg