Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this creamy chicken and mushroom dish, where succulent chicken breasts are sautéed to perfection and enveloped in a rich, luscious sauce. This recipe is quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. With earthy mushrooms enhancing the dish’s depth, it’s guaranteed to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fresh button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice the onion and mince the garlic; slice the mushrooms.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil or butter. Add onions and cook until translucent, then add garlic.
- Cook chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add to the pan and sear each side until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- Make the sauce: Stir in sliced mushrooms, then pour in chicken broth. Simmer until mushrooms soften.
- Add cream: Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Let simmer for about 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve: Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: - For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. - Add spinach or kale for extra nutrition. - Use turkey instead of chicken for a different flavor profile.