Description
Delightful creamy mushroom chicken celebrates classic comfort with rich, earthy flavors from France. Savory sauce and tender chicken create a perfect weeknight dinner that will satisfy serious home cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps butter
- 2 cups mushrooms (sliced, cremini or button)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon flour
- Fresh thyme or parsley
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Thoroughly season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, cooking chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior. Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, melt butter and gently sauté diced onions and minced garlic until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms to the skillet, allowing them to caramelize and develop a deep golden color, approximately 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture, stirring continuously for one minute to eliminate raw flour taste and create a roux.
- Gradually pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, whisking constantly to create a smooth, velvety sauce that thickens gradually.
- Carefully return chicken pieces to the skillet, gently coating them with the luxurious mushroom cream sauce. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, ensuring chicken reaches optimal internal temperature.
- Finish the dish by scattering fresh thyme or finely chopped parsley over the top for a vibrant, aromatic garnish.
Notes
- Pick chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown crust and better flavor absorption.
- Use fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for deeper, more robust umami flavor profile.
- If watching calories, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce without compromising creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg