Creamy Mushroom Chicken
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, velvety cream sauce with earthy mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz mushrooms (button, cremini, or shiitake)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Thinly slice mushrooms and mince garlic.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden. Transfer to a plate to keep warm.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add oil if needed and sauté mushrooms for 5-6 minutes until soft and golden.
- Add the Garlic: Mix in minced garlic and thyme, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make it Creamy: Pour in cream, stirring to scrape any brown bits, and simmer for a few minutes.
- Return the Chicken: Place chicken back in the skillet, spooning sauce over it and simmering for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Taste and Adjust: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper or lemon juice as desired.
- Plate It Up: Serve the creamy mushroom chicken with sauce on top.
Notes
Serve over rice, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes. For added flavor, sprinkle with parsley or thyme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: creamy chicken, mushroom chicken, comfort food, easy dinner, weeknight meals