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Close-up of creamy mushroom chicken with sliced mushrooms in a rich pan sauce

Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Creamy Mushroom Chicken is a rich, comforting skillet dinner with golden chicken breasts simmered in a garlicky mushroom cream sauce. Serve it with rice, pasta, or vegetables for an easy, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
rest time 0 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 498
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the chicken
  • 1 1/4 lbs. chicken breast or chicken breast fillets 560 g
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup flour 40 g
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil 30 ml
  • For the creamy mushroom sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil 15 ml
  • 2 tablespoons butter 30 g
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 10.5 oz mushrooms 300 g, read notes
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream 240 ml
  • 3/4 cup vegetable stock or chicken stock 180 ml
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan grated (30 g), optional
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Microplane or zester

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the flour to a bowl and coat the chicken lightly on all sides.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until lightly golden on both sides and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the butter. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic.
  4. Add the mushrooms and cook until softened and lightly golden.
  5. Pour in the stock and simmer briefly, scraping the bottom of the skillet.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan if using, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer gently until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked through.
  8. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 498kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 41gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 525mgPotassium: 845mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 827IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 1.8mg

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Notes

  • Cremini, baby bella, or white button mushrooms all work well.
  • Thin chicken fillets cook more evenly than thick whole breasts.
  • Use chicken stock for deeper flavor, or vegetable stock for a lighter option.
  • Add a splash of stock if the sauce thickens too much.
  • Parmesan is optional, but it adds extra savory depth.
  • This recipe is great served with rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or green beans.

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