Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of creamy mushroom garlic chicken, a dish that transforms any meal into a memorable feast. This recipe combines tender chicken breasts with sautéed mushrooms and garlic, enveloped in a luscious cream sauce that’s perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. With minimal effort, you can impress your family and friends while enjoying every sumptuous bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms; sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet; sear for 5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping the pan to release flavor bits. Allow it to simmer gently.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; let thicken slightly.
- Add chopped parsley just before serving for freshness.
- Serve over pasta or rice, drizzling extra sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 150mg