Description
Creamy mushroom garlic chicken is a heartwarming dish that envelops tender chicken in a rich, velvety sauce infused with earthy mushrooms and fragrant garlic. This delightful recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it over rice or pasta to soak up the creamy goodness, and watch as family and friends rave about your culinary skills.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fresh button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Add mushrooms to the skillet; sauté for 5 minutes until golden brown. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve over rice or pasta and garnish with fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: - For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk. - Feel free to mix different mushroom varieties like shiitake or cremini for added flavor. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stovetop.