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Creamy Mushroom Chicken

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Creamy Mushroom Chicken is a comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich mushroom cream sauce. With savory mushrooms, garlic, herbs, and a velvety finish, this dish is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 12 ounces baby bella or cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  5. In the same skillet, melt the butter.
  6. Add the mushrooms and onion and cook for 6–8 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
  7. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  8. Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir well.
  9. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring continuously.
  10. Add the heavy cream, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  11. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  12. Return the chicken to the skillet.
  13. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
  14. Garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.
  15. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts for extra juiciness.
  • Baby bella, cremini, shiitake, or white button mushrooms all work well.
  • Add spinach, bacon, or extra Parmesan for flavorful variations.
  • Replace part of the broth with white wine for additional depth.
  • Serve over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower mash.
  • Reheat gently and add a splash of broth or cream if the sauce thickens.

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