Description
Indulge in this creamy mushroom chicken recipe that delivers tender chicken breasts bathed in a rich garlic‑infused mushroom cream sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this comforting dish pairs perfectly with rice, pasta, or crusty bread and makes a satisfying family dinner. With simple pantry staples like heavy cream, olive oil, and fresh parsley, you’ll enjoy restaurant‑style flavor without the hassle. Ideal for quick weeknight meals, this recipe is both flavorful and easy to master. Give it a go
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat; sear chicken 6‑7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through; set aside.
- In same skillet add mushrooms, cook until browned, then add garlic and sauté briefly.
- Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream, simmer 3‑4 minutes until slightly thickened; adjust seasoning.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, simmer 2‑3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter sauce
- replace half of the heavy cream with low‑fat milk. Coconut cream works as a dairy‑free alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan‑fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
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