Description
This Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Skillet recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken and earthy mushrooms are smothered in a rich, creamy sauce, making it a family favorite. Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Cook until the mushrooms are tender and have released their moisture, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir well. Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add the dried thyme and bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce heat and let it thicken for a few minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Mix everything together until well combined. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs.
- Add a splash of white wine to the skillet after cooking the mushrooms for extra depth.
- Substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk for a lighter or dairy-free version.
- Enhance the mushroom flavor by using a mix of different varieties like shiitake or oyster mushrooms.
- A dash of Dijon mustard can add a subtle tang to the cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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