Creamy Mushroom Chicken with Garlic Sauce

Creamy Mushroom Chicken with Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• 1 tsp paprika (optional)

• 3 tbsp butter

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 250 g (2 cups) fresh mushrooms, sliced

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup chicken broth

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning

• Fresh parsley for garnish

‍ Instructions

1. Prepare Chicken: Pat dry chicken breasts, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes each side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 74°C/165°F). Remove and set aside.

3. Make Mushroom Garlic Base: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. Add mushrooms, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook 5–6 minutes until soft and browned.

4. Create Cream Sauce: Lower heat to medium. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up browned bits from pan. Add Parmesan and thyme, simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened.

5. Combine: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer 2–3 minutes to coat well.

6. Finish: Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.

❓ Q&A Section

Q: Can I use bone-in chicken?
✅ Yes, but increase cooking time to ensure it cooks through before returning to the sauce.

Q: How do I make it lighter?
✅ Substitute half-and-half or evaporated milk for heavy cream, and use less butter.

Q: What mushrooms are best?
✅ Cremini or button mushrooms work great. You can also use a mix like shiitake for richer flavor.

Q: Can this be made ahead?
✅ Yes! Prepare the sauce and chicken, store separately in the fridge, then reheat together gently.

Q: How to thicken if sauce is runny?
✅ Simmer a little longer, or add 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water.

Enjoy your creamy, garlicky chicken dish—perfect for dinner nights! ️