Description
Creamy Herb Mushroom Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy garlic and herb mushroom sauce. Perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 oz (225g) cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes until browned and tender.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
- Stir in heavy cream, thyme, basil, and parsley. Let simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs instead of dried for more vibrant flavor if available.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice to soak up the creamy sauce.
- Substitute chicken thighs if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg