Description
Creamy mushroom chicken elevates weeknight dinners with rich, savory flavors that dance across your palate. Succulent chicken breasts nestled in a silky mushroom sauce promise comfort and elegance on one delightful plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 large chicken breasts
Seasonings and Flour:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Flour, for dredging
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter
- 12 ounces (340 grams) mushrooms (cremini or white), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by slicing each breast horizontally to create four uniform cutlets. Generously season with salt and pepper, then lightly dust with flour for a delicate crispy exterior.
- Preheat a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place chicken cutlets and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until achieving a rich golden-brown crust. Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate.
- Reduce heat and introduce butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add sliced mushrooms and sprinkle Italian seasoning. Sauté until mushrooms release moisture, liquid evaporates, and edges develop a beautiful caramelized texture.
- Temporarily remove mushrooms from pan. Introduce minced garlic, then pour chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Whisk ingredients together and allow sauce to simmer and reduce by approximately 50% over 3-4 minutes.
- Stream heavy cream into the reduced sauce, creating a luxurious consistency. Gently return chicken and mushrooms to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy liquid. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing chicken to finish cooking and sauce to slightly thicken. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired.
Notes
- Slice chicken breasts evenly to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help flour adhere better and create a crispier golden exterior.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption without overcooking.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk or Greek yogurt for a lighter, dairy-free alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Choose low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and customize seasoning to personal taste preferences.
- Fresh mushrooms provide more depth of flavor compared to canned varieties, so opt for cremini or shiitake when possible.
- Let sauce reduce naturally to concentrate flavors and achieve a rich, velvety consistency without rushing the process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 748
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 482mg
- Fat: 54g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 215mg