Description
Creamy Herb Mushroom Chicken is a cozy, elegant dinner featuring seared chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and a luscious garlic-herb cream sauce. It’s comforting and indulgent—perfect for weeknights or dinner parties alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 oz baby bella or white mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Pat dry and season chicken with salt, pepper, and a pinch of Italian seasoning.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside and cover.
- Cook Mushrooms: In the same pan, reduce heat and melt butter. Add mushrooms and sauté for 5–6 minutes until golden. Stir in garlic, thyme, and onion powder; cook 30 seconds.
- Make the Sauce: Add chicken broth and deglaze the pan. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add parmesan and mix until smooth and thickened.
- Finish: Return chicken to pan and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs: For extra juiciness and flavor.
- Add greens: Stir in spinach or kale before finishing the sauce.
- Low-carb option: Serve with cauliflower mash or zoodles.
- Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with broth or cream.
- Fresh cheese: Grate parmesan fresh for the best melt and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
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