Description
Mushroom Chicken is a delightful dish that perfectly marries tender chicken breasts with earthy mushrooms in a creamy, savory sauce. This quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions. The rich flavors of garlic and soy sauce elevate the dish, ensuring every bite is satisfying and comforting. Serve it over rice, pasta, or alongside crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, and you?ll enjoy a restaurant-quality meal right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh button or cremini mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic finely and slicing mushrooms evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sear for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from the skillet; saut? mushrooms in the same skillet until tender (about 3 minutes), adding garlic during the last minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir in soy sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet; let everything simmer together for another 5 minutes.
- Serve warm, drizzled with extra sauce.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating herbs such as thyme or rosemary.
Adjust the thickness of the sauce by whisking in cornstarch mixed with water if desired.
Feel free to substitute different types of mushrooms based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg