Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of chicken and mushrooms in a creamy sauce that wraps around every bite like a warm embrace. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for cozy dinners, impressing family and friends alike. With tender chicken mingling with earthy mushrooms and aromatic garlic, it’s a delightful meal that transforms any weeknight into a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Slice mushrooms, mince garlic, and chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Sear the chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown on all sides (about 6-8 minutes).
- Add garlic and mushrooms: Once the chicken is browned, add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until mushrooms are softened (about 4 minutes).
- Create the creamy sauce: Pour in chicken broth followed by heavy cream. Stir gently to combine and simmer until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Finish it off: Stir in dried thyme, adjust seasonings as needed, and let everything cook together until bubbly before serving over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg