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Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Creamy Mushroom Chicken

This Creamy Mushroom Chicken is a quick, delectable one-pan meal featuring chicken breasts with a rich mushroom cream sauce. Perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 407 kcal

Equipment

  • All-Clad Nonstick Skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

For the Mushroom Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (about 2½ to 3 cups)
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh thyme, chives or parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets. Pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper, then lightly coat with flour, shaking off any excess.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp should be 165°F/74°C). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the chicken stock and heavy cream (or half-and-half). Stir and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 3–4 minutes, until slightly thickened. Then stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Let it simmer for another 2–3 minutes so the chicken absorbs the flavors.
  • Spoon the creamy mushroom sauce over the chicken, garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm. It's great with mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed green beans.

Notes

An instant-read thermometer is the easiest way to tell when your chicken is completely done. Grated parmesan cheese has a much better texture and flavor than the parmesan cheese that comes in a shaker. If you prefer not to cook with wine, you can swap it for more chicken broth. You’ll get the best results with even-sized chicken breasts. For the best sear, make sure your pan is nice and hot first.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 33gFat: 23gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 886mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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