CREAMY MUSHROOM CHICKEN: A Decadent Dinner Delight!
A decadent and creamy mushroom chicken recipe perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- Fresh thyme sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
- Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté mushrooms until browned. Add garlic and thyme, cook 1 minute more.
- Pour in broth and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits.
- Add cream and stir until sauce thickens slightly. Return chicken to pan and spoon sauce over. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
- Slice chicken in half for quicker, even cooking.
- Add a splash of lemon juice at the end for brightness.
- Use coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g