Creamy Mushroom Chicken: A Delightfully Indulgent Recipe
A rich and savory dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add mushrooms and garlic to the pan, sauté until softened.
- Stir in heavy cream and thyme, then bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to the pan, cover, and cook until chicken is cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- This dish pairs well with rice or pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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