Here’s a rich and comforting Creamy Mushroom Chicken recipe — tender chicken in a savory mushroom cream sauce.
🍄 Creamy Mushroom Chicken
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, sliced (white or cremini)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Chicken
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown (they don’t need to be fully cooked).
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Mushrooms
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil or butter if needed.
- Sauté mushrooms for 4–5 minutes until browned.
- Add onions and garlic; cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
3️⃣ Make the Cream Sauce
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits from the skillet.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and thyme/Italian seasoning.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4️⃣ Combine Chicken and Sauce
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet.
- Spoon sauce over the chicken and simmer 5–7 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and sauce is creamy.
5️⃣ Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
💡 Tips
- For extra flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine before adding cream.
- Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for a colorful twist.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2–3 days. Reheat gently to avoid separating the cream.
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for juicier results.
If you want, I can also give you a slow cooker version of Creamy Mushroom Chicken that’s hands-off and super tender.
Do you want that slow cooker version?
