Description
Mushroom Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with earthy mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this comforting recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners. Serve it over rice or pasta for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by washing and slicing the mushrooms, mincing the garlic, and cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add seasoned chicken, and cook until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed, then sauté the mushrooms and garlic until tender (4-5 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and soy sauce, scraping any browned bits from the pan for flavor.
- Add back the chicken to the skillet; simmer for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Experiment with different vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition. For extra creaminess, consider adding cream cheese or sour cream at the end of cooking.