Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms
Chicken and Mushrooms is a comforting skillet dish made with tender chicken cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce. The recipe is easy, rich in flavor, and ready in under an hour. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners, family meals, or cozy gatherings. Pair it with rice, pasta, or potatoes for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Add butter to the same skillet and sauté onions until soft.
- Add garlic and mushrooms; cook until browned.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring until thickened.
- Add heavy cream and return chicken to the skillet.
- Simmer for 10–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts.
- Fresh mushrooms give stronger flavour.
- Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness.
- Add spinach for extra nutrients.
- Sauce thickens more as it cools.