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Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Indulge in this comfortingCreamy Mushroom Chicken, a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a velvety mushroom cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.

Ingredients

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  • 4chicken breasts2 cupsmushrooms, sliced1 cupheavy cream½ cupchicken broth1small onion, finely chopped2garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoonsolive oilSalt and pepper to tasteFresh parsley for garnish
  • 2 cupsmushrooms, sliced1 cupheavy cream½ cupchicken broth1small onion, finely chopped2garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoonsolive oilSalt and pepper to tasteFresh parsley for garnish
  • 1 cupheavy cream½ cupchicken broth1small onion, finely chopped2garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoonsolive oilSalt and pepper to tasteFresh parsley for garnish
  • ½ cupchicken broth1small onion, finely chopped2garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoonsolive oilSalt and pepper to tasteFresh parsley for garnish
  • 1small onion, finely chopped2garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoonsolive oilSalt and pepper to tasteFresh parsley for garnish
  • 2garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoonsolive oilSalt and pepper to tasteFresh parsley for garnish
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oilSalt and pepper to tasteFresh parsley for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to tasteFresh parsley for garnish
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1️⃣Season the chicken:Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. 2️⃣Cook the chicken:Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.3️⃣Sauté onions and garlic:In the same skillet, add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté over medium heat until translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.4️⃣Cook the mushrooms:Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Stir frequently and cook until the mushrooms release their moisture and become tender, about 5 minutes.5️⃣Deglaze the skillet:Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the skillet. This adds depth of flavor to the sauce.6️⃣Prepare the cream sauce:Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow the sauce to cook for 3-4 minutes, or until slightly thickened.7️⃣Combine chicken and sauce:Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the creamy mushroom sauce over the chicken and simmer for another 5 minutes to meld the flavors.8️⃣Garnish and serve:Sprinkle with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve immediately while warm.
  3. 3️⃣Sauté onions and garlic:In the same skillet, add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté over medium heat until translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.4️⃣Cook the mushrooms:Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Stir frequently and cook until the mushrooms release their moisture and become tender, about 5 minutes.5️⃣Deglaze the skillet:Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the skillet. This adds depth of flavor to the sauce.6️⃣Prepare the cream sauce:Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow the sauce to cook for 3-4 minutes, or until slightly thickened.7️⃣Combine chicken and sauce:Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the creamy mushroom sauce over the chicken and simmer for another 5 minutes to meld the flavors.8️⃣Garnish and serve:Sprinkle with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve immediately while warm.
  4. 4️⃣Cook the mushrooms:Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Stir frequently and cook until the mushrooms release their moisture and become tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5️⃣Deglaze the skillet:Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the skillet. This adds depth of flavor to the sauce.6️⃣Prepare the cream sauce:Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow the sauce to cook for 3-4 minutes, or until slightly thickened.7️⃣Combine chicken and sauce:Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the creamy mushroom sauce over the chicken and simmer for another 5 minutes to meld the flavors.8️⃣Garnish and serve:Sprinkle with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve immediately while warm.
  6. 6️⃣Prepare the cream sauce:Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow the sauce to cook for 3-4 minutes, or until slightly thickened.7️⃣Combine chicken and sauce:Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the creamy mushroom sauce over the chicken and simmer for another 5 minutes to meld the flavors.8️⃣Garnish and serve:Sprinkle with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve immediately while warm.
  7. 7️⃣Combine chicken and sauce:Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the creamy mushroom sauce over the chicken and simmer for another 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
  8. 8️⃣Garnish and serve:Sprinkle with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:This dish is delicious served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.Storage:Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently over low heat to maintain the sauce’s creaminess.
Storage:Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently over low heat to maintain the sauce’s creaminess.