Description
Mushroom chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken and earthy mushrooms in a savory sauce. This easy recipe makes dinner a breeze, requiring just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at gatherings, this versatile meal can be served over rice, pasta, or with fresh vegetables. With its rich flavors and simple steps, mushroom chicken will quickly become a family favorite that satisfies everyone around the table.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (cremini or button)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Clean and slice the mushrooms, chop garlic finely, and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- Saut? chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the seasoned chicken until golden brown on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Add mushrooms and garlic: Stir in the sliced mushrooms and chopped garlic; cook until mushrooms soften (4-5 minutes).
- Create the sauce: Add chicken broth and soy sauce, stirring to combine. Mix cornstarch with water until smooth, then add to the pan while stirring.
- Thicken the sauce: Let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes until thickened. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Plate the dish with sauce drizzled on top, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For added nutrition, consider incorporating spinach or bell peppers during cooking.
Experiment with different mushroom types such as shiitake or portobello for varied flavors.
Marinate chicken in soy sauce ahead of time for extra flavor depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg