Description
Creamy Herb Mushroom Chicken is an indulgent and flavorful dish that transforms everyday ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal. Featuring tender, boneless chicken breasts saut?ed to perfection and enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made with fresh herbs and saut?ed mushrooms, this recipe is ideal for both busy weeknights and special gatherings. In under 30 minutes, you can serve up a satisfying dinner that pairs beautifully with rice or pasta, soaking up every bit of the delicious sauce. With its harmonious blend of flavors and velvety texture, Creamy Herb Mushroom Chicken is sure to impress your family and guests alike.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh button or cremini mushrooms
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Cook the chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add mushrooms and garlic; saut? until tender (4-5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping any browned bits from the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and herbs; mix well.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and let it simmer on low for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Serve with sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate chicken in herbs for an hour before cooking.
Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option.
Use different mushroom varieties like shiitake for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg