Description
This Chicken with Mushroom Sauce is a delicious and comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy, savory mushroom sauce. Perfect for dinner, this easy-to-make recipe is a crowd-pleaser that pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms (cremini or white mushrooms work well)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the mushrooms and cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the mushrooms release their moisture and become golden brown.
- Make the sauce: Add the chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to deglaze the pan. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly. Stir in the heavy cream and thyme, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon some of the mushroom sauce over them, and simmer for 3-4 minutes to ensure the chicken is heated through and coated in the sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Variation: You can substitute the chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Flavor tip: For extra depth of flavor, add a splash of white wine when deglazing the pan in step 3.
- Serving suggestion: Serve this dish over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a complete meal.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg