Description
Savor the rich flavors of Creamy Mushroom Chicken, where tender chicken breasts are enveloped in a luxurious mushroom sauce. This comforting dish combines sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and cream to create a gourmet experience that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Serve it over rice or pasta to soak up every delicious drop of sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz sliced cremini or button mushrooms
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown; transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Sauté mushrooms and minced garlic until tender and golden (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer before adding heavy cream and Dijon mustard.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Taste the sauce; adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (180g)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 155mg