Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Creamy Mushroom Chicken is an easy and comforting dinner made with tender chicken breasts, golden mushrooms, garlic, Parmesan, and a rich creamy sauce. It’s simple enough for a weeknight meal but delicious enough to serve to guests.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Servings

4

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Season the chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
2. Cook the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
3. Cook the mushrooms: Add the butter to the same skillet. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 4–5 minutes until golden and tender.
4. Add the garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Make the sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to loosen the flavorful browned bits. Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
6. Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce becomes creamy and slightly thickened.
7. Return the chicken: Place the cooked chicken back into the skillet and spoon the creamy mushroom sauce over the top.
8. Finish cooking: Simmer for another 2–3 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb some of the creamy sauce.
9. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this creamy mushroom chicken with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Recipe Tips

• Use chicken breasts of similar thickness so they cook evenly.
• Don’t overcrowd the skillet when browning the chicken.
• Let the mushrooms brown properly before adding the cream for deeper flavor.
• Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer to prevent the cream from becoming too thick.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat with a small splash of chicken broth or cream.

Nutrition

Nutrition information will vary depending on the exact ingredients and portion sizes.