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Creamy Mushroom Chicken

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Creamy Mushroom Chicken is a one-pan comfort meal featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich garlic mushroom cream sauce. It’s quick to prepare, deeply flavorful, and perfect served over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini or white button)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or thyme, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Sauté mushrooms and onion (if using) for 6–8 minutes until browned.
  4. Add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for a few minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan (if using). Simmer until sauce thickens.
  7. Return chicken to the pan. Simmer 3–5 more minutes, spooning sauce over chicken.
  8. Garnish with parsley or thyme and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for a juicier result.
  • Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or a splash of white wine for variation.
  • Simmer sauce uncovered to thicken or add Parmesan or cornstarch slurry.
  • Reheat with a splash of cream or broth to loosen the sauce.
  • Not freezer-friendly due to the cream base, but quick to make fresh.

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