Description
Mushroom Chicken is a creamy, savory dish that combines tender chicken with earthy mushrooms. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this recipe is both quick and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop to streamline the cooking process.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until softened and fragrant.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; add them to the skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Add sliced mushrooms and chicken broth to the skillet. Simmer until mushrooms are tender.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let simmer for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving alongside rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, consider adding spinach or swapping chicken for turkey. - Experiment with herbs like thyme or rosemary for enhanced flavors.