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Creamy mushroom chicken with golden seared breasts in a rich garlic-herb cream sauce, topped with fresh thyme in a white skillet on a kitchen towel.

Creamy Mushroom Chicken

This creamy mushroom chicken is a rich and comforting one-pan dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes. With tender chicken, golden mushrooms, and a silky cream sauce, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or special dinners alike.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creamy Mushroom Chicken, Creamy mushroom chicken ingredients, Creamy mushroom chicken pasta, Creamy mushroom chicken thighs, Creamy mushroom chicken with rice, Easy creamy mushroom chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Make-Ahead Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 460kcal
Cost: $13

Equipment

  • Large skillet (Heavy-bottomed preferred for even cooking)
  • Chef’s knife (For slicing chicken and vegetables)
  • Cutting board (For prep work)
  • Measuring Cups (Wet and dry)
  • Measuring spoons (For seasonings)
  • Wooden spoon (Or spatula for sautéing)
  • Plate (To rest chicken while making sauce)

Ingredients

  • 1.5–2 lbs Chicken breasts or thighs - Boneless, skinless
  • 1 teaspoon Salt - To taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground preferred
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder - Optional for added flavor
  • 8 oz Baby bella mushrooms - Sliced ¼" thick
  • 3 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 small Yellow onion - Diced
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme - Or ½ teaspoon dried
  • 1 cup Heavy cream - Or see substitutions
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth - Low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoon Butter - For searing and flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil - Or neutral oil

Optional Flavor Boosters:

  • 0.25 cup White wine - For deglazing
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Chopped, for garnish
  • 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese - For extra richness
  • Pinch Red pepper flakes - For heat, optional

Instructions

  • chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Heat skillet with butter and oil over medium-high. Sear chicken undisturbed until golden-brown edges form; flip and cook until done. Remove and rest.
  • In the same skillet, add mushrooms. Let them release moisture and caramelize before stirring.
    Sautéed mushrooms, onions, and garlic cooking in butter in a skillet, stirred with a wooden spatula.
  • Add diced onion and cook until softened. Add garlic for the last minute, stirring constantly.
  • Pour in chicken broth (or wine). Scrape the pan and let the liquid reduce by half. Stir in thyme.
    Seared chicken and mushrooms in a skillet as chicken broth is poured in, with thyme and pepper visible in a cozy home kitchen setting.
  • Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Return chicken to the pan.
  • Let chicken finish cooking in sauce until fully cooked and sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning and garnish.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 460kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) | Protein: 35g (70%) | Fat: 32g (49%) | Saturated Fat: 17g (106%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 160mg (53%) | Sodium: 520mg (23%) | Potassium: 650mg (19%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 900IU (18%) | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 70mg (7%) | Iron: 1.4mg (8%)
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