Description
Mushroom Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with earthy mushrooms, all enveloped in a creamy, savory sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your family and friends. Serve it over rice or pasta for a satisfying meal that warms the heart and pleases the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or plant-based alternative)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and slicing the mushrooms.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden brown (about 6 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and garlic; cook until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, and thyme; simmer for 3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and return the chicken to the skillet; simmer for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg