Chicken in Mushroom Cream Sauce
Indulge in the creamy decadence of Chicken in Mushroom Cream Sauce, a comforting one-pan recipe that's perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Tender, golden-brown chicken breasts are blanketed in a rich and velvety sauce made with garlic, sautéed button mushrooms, chicken broth, heavy cream, and a generous helping of Parmesan cheese. This quick 45-minute dish combines robust flavors with effortless cooking techniques, making it ideal for busy cooks who crave gourmet results. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, this dish is best served over pasta, rice, or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete, restaurant-quality meal at home. Keywords: chicken in mushroom cream sauce, creamy chicken recipe, one-pan chicken recipes, quick dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze and incorporate the browned bits.
Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Simmer for another 5 minutes to heat the chicken and meld the flavors.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve warm over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2811 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.7 g | 233% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.2 g | 446% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 954 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 4889 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 258.9 g | 518% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1020 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1237 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
