Description
This Chicken in Mushroom Sauce is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, sliced (cremini, button, or a mix)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional for extra richness)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the chopped onions. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until they release their juices and become golden brown.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to lift any browned bits. Stir in the thyme and let the broth simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan (if using), allowing the sauce to thicken for a few minutes.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, covering them in the creamy mushroom sauce. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for another 10-12 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color. Serve the chicken in mushroom sauce over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a comforting, hearty meal.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk, though the sauce won’t be as thick and rich.
- You can also add a splash of white wine to the mushroom sauce for extra depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg