Description
Chicken with creamy mushroom sauce is a fast, flavorful one-pan dinner. Juicy pan-seared chicken is smothered in a rich, cheesy mushroom cream sauce—perfect for busy nights or easy entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp unsalted butter (for sauce)
10 oz mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken stock)
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
2 tbsp chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
- Butterfly the Chicken: Carefully cut each chicken breast in half horizontally to make four thinner pieces.
- Season and Coat: Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then coat lightly with flour on all sides.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 2.5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- Sauté Mushrooms: In the same pan, melt remaining butter. Add mushrooms and cook over high heat for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges are golden.
- Add Garlic: Stir in garlic with a touch of salt and pepper. Sauté another minute until fragrant and golden.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in white wine. Let it bubble for 30 seconds while scraping up browned bits for added flavor.
- Build the Sauce: Add stock, simmer for 1 minute to reduce. Pour in cream, then reduce heat and simmer 2 more minutes to thicken.
- Incorporate Cheese: Stir in parmesan until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Return Chicken to Pan: Place the chicken back in the skillet and let it warm through in the sauce for about 30 seconds.
- Serve and Garnish: Sprinkle with herbs and serve straight from the skillet or plated with sauce spooned over.
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated parmesan. You can sub thighs for breasts. Store leftovers in sauce for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken fillet with sauce
- Calories: 571
- Sugar: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 42g