Creamy Chicken Mushroom: A Delicious Dinner Recipe!
A delicious and creamy chicken mushroom recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 oz mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional for depth)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh thyme
- Chopped parsley or fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5–7 minutes until browned and softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any bits.
- Add heavy cream, Dijon (if using), and thyme. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to pan and spoon sauce over top. Simmer 2–3 more minutes to combine flavors. Garnish with parsley or thyme.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or pasta.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg