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Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Creamy Mushroom Chicken: Comfort in Every Delicious Bite

Creamy Mushroom Chicken is a quick, comforting dish ready in just 30 minutes, featuring tender chicken in a rich mushroom sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1/2 cup flour or gluten-free flour
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter or more olive oil for dairy-free
  • 8 ounces mushrooms (Cremini or White) fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for lighter version

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Mushroom Chicken
  1. Begin by cutting the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create four thinner cutlets. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper, then dredge each cutlet in flour, shaking off any excess.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the seasoned chicken cutlets to the skillet. Sear each side for about 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate to rest.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add the sliced mushrooms along with Italian seasoning. Stir occasionally until mushrooms are tender and have released their moisture, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth, stirring in lemon juice and Dijon mustard. Bring to a simmer and let it reduce by half, around 3-4 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream until well combined. Return the seared chicken and sautéed mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat to maintain creaminess.

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