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Chicken and Mushrooms in Lush Cream Sauce

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This Chicken and Mushrooms in Lush Cream Sauce is a decadent, creamy dish featuring tender chicken breasts and savory mushrooms. With a rich sauce full of garlic and thyme, this dish is ready in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Serve it with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup chicken broth

1 teaspoon thyme

1 tablespoon butter

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Sauté the Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add butter and sauté mushrooms for 3-4 minutes, until softened and browned.

Add Garlic and Simmer: Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, bringing it to a simmer while scraping up any browned bits from the pan.

Make the Cream Sauce: Stir in heavy cream and thyme. Simmer for 5-6 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Combine and Serve: Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

Add Veggies: Try adding spinach or asparagus to the sauce for added texture and flavor.

Dairy-Free: Use coconut cream and dairy-free butter for a dairy-free version.

Make-Ahead: Prepare the sauce and chicken ahead of time, and simply combine and reheat before serving.

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