Description
Mushroom Chicken brings comfort straight to your dinner table with tender chicken nestled in a rich, velvety sauce packed with earthy mushrooms. Weeknight dinners become something special when this classic combination lands on your plate, ready to satisfy serious hunger and warm your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Dairy and Fats:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables, Seasonings, and Liquids:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms (white or cremini), sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme (or Italian seasoning)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts completely dry using paper towels. Season each side generously with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 400°F. Carefully place seasoned chicken into hot pan. Sear exactly 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet. Transfer to clean plate and loosely tent with aluminum foil to retain warmth.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons butter, allowing it to melt completely. Introduce 8 ounces sliced mushrooms to pan.
- Cook mushrooms 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release moisture and develop rich brown edges. Your mushrooms should look caramelized and slightly crisp.
- Add 4 minced garlic cloves to skillet. Stir continuously for 60 seconds until fragrant. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon onion powder and ½ teaspoon dried thyme across surface.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth into skillet. Gently scrape pan’s bottom to release browned flavor bits. Simmer liquid for 2 minutes.
- Slowly incorporate 1 cup heavy cream and ½ cup grated parmesan cheese. Whisk until sauce becomes smooth and cheese melts completely.
- Return seared chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce generously over each piece. Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, allowing chicken to absorb surrounding flavors.
- Garnish with 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately while sauce remains warm and chicken stays tender.
Notes
- Always pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear that locks in flavor and creates a delicious crust.
- Choose fresh, firm mushrooms like cremini or button mushrooms for the best texture and deepest flavor in the sauce.
- Let the mushrooms cook undisturbed for a few minutes to develop a rich, caramelized flavor before stirring, which helps them brown beautifully.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use less parmesan cheese to reduce calories without sacrificing the creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg