Description
Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is a savory and flavorful dish that features tender chicken cooked in a rich, aromatic sauce made with black pepper, garlic, and earthy mushrooms. This easy recipe offers a satisfying meal with a perfect balance of spice and umami, ideal for a quick weeknight dinner. #BlackPepperChicken #MushroomChicken #SavoryDishes #ChickenRecipes #EasyDinner #OnePanMeals #QuickDinner
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts or thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Olive oil
- Garlic, minced
- Fresh mushrooms, sliced (such as button or cremini mushrooms)
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Black pepper (freshly cracked, to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Onion, finely chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed and sauté the onion and garlic until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they release their moisture and become golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in the heavy cream and black pepper to taste. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat it in the creamy sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat everything through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. Enjoy with rice, mashed potatoes, or a side salad!
Notes
- You can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or milk for a lighter version, though the sauce will be less rich.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the black pepper.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed vegetables or pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg