Description
Creamy Herb Mushroom Chicken is a heartwarming dish that blends tender chicken breasts with a rich cream sauce, infused with flavorful mushrooms and fresh herbs. This delightful recipe is perfect for both busy weeknight dinners and special occasions, offering an impressive presentation without the hassle of lengthy preparation. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete meal that warms your soul and delights your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh herbs (thyme and parsley)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown (5-7 minutes each side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced mushrooms until golden (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, simmer for 2 minutes while scraping the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh herbs; simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating in sauce. Heat through for an additional 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for an hour before cooking.
Substitute or add your favorite vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to the sauce for more variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg