Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken (Printable Format)
Tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich garlic mushroom sauce, ideal for comforting dinners with versatile sides.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5.3–6.3 oz each)
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Vegetables
05 - 2 cups cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
06 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
→ Sauce
08 - ¾ cup heavy cream
09 - ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth (gluten-free if required)
10 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season evenly with salt and pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts 4–5 minutes per side until golden and almost cooked. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
03 - In the same skillet, melt butter and cook diced onions for 2 minutes until softened.
04 - Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté 4–5 minutes until browned and tender.
05 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
06 - Pour in chicken broth, scraping browned bits from the skillet. Simmer for 2 minutes.
07 - Reduce heat. Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan cheese until sauce thickens slightly, about 2–3 minutes.
08 - Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over. Cover and simmer on low for 5–7 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
09 - Stir in chopped parsley and taste to adjust seasoning if necessary.
10 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- This sauce feels like a warm secret you want to keep but have to share with friends
- The ease of cooking chicken breasts perfectly tender every single time became my kitchen happy place
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- Drying the chicken before seasoning is a game-changer for that golden crust you want
- Simmering gently after adding cream avoids curdling and keeps the sauce silky smooth
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- Use a nonstick skillet to prevent ingredients from sticking and burning
- Adding a splash of white wine after mushrooms sautéed elevates the sauce beautifully