Description
A delicious creamy mushroom sauce over tender chicken breasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lbs)
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- to taste salt and pepper
- optional Parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and one tablespoon of butter.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of butter. Once melted, toss in the chopped onions and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they soften.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
- Now, add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender and browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them well with the creamy mushroom sauce. Let it simmer on low for another 3-5 minutes.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with some grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
- Can use shiitake or portobello mushrooms for more flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Ensure the chicken broth is halal-compliant.
- Use fresh thyme if available for better flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to personal preference.
- Grated Parmesan cheese adds extra flavor when served.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg