Creamy Mushroom Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken breasts in a rich garlicky mushroom cream sauce; perfect for weeknight meals.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Mushrooms & Aromatics

05 - 9 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 small onion, finely chopped

→ Sauce

08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish
13 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside on a plate.
03 - In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until browned and their moisture evaporates.
04 - Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
05 - Stir in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer.
06 - Add heavy cream, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, and Parmesan cheese if using. Stir thoroughly and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
07 - Return chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and the sauce is creamy.
08 - Sprinkle fresh parsley over the dish before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This sauce feels like a secret indulgence that you can whip up on a busy weeknight and still impress everyone.
  • It’s a one-pan wonder that combines simple ingredients into a dish bursting with rich yet balanced flavors.
02 -
  • Don’t rush the mushroom step—letting them brown fully without steaming is key to building flavor depth in the sauce.
  • Adding a splash of white wine after mushrooms transforms the sauce and brings an unexpected brightness.
03 -
  • Searing the chicken first in a hot pan locks in juiciness and gives a fantastic golden crust.
  • The combination of Dijon mustard and thyme is what really elevates the sauce from ordinary to irresistible.

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