Description
Indulge in this decadent Creamy Mushroom Chicken recipe that combines tender chicken breasts with a luscious mushroom sauce rich in flavor. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Mushroom Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season and Cook Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Sear in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare Mushroom Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, then add mushrooms. Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, coat with sauce, and cook briefly to meld flavors. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
