Description
Mushroom Chicken is a delightful dish that combines succulent chicken with a creamy mushroom sauce, creating a comforting meal perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy recipe bursts with flavor and showcases fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (cremini or button)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash and slice mushrooms; dice onion; mince garlic.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add onions until translucent, then stir in garlic and mushrooms until soft.
- Make Sauce: Add chicken broth and soy sauce; bring to simmer. Gradually stir in heavy cream.
- Combine Everything: Return chicken to skillet; simmer on low for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Plate the dish, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Marinate chicken overnight for enhanced flavor.
Experiment with different types of mushrooms for varied tastes.
Pair with sides like rice or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg