Description
Succulent chicken nestled in a rich garlic mushroom sauce brings comfort and elegance to dinner tables. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, delivering restaurant-quality flavor you can easily recreate at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, halved lengthwise)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped, for garnishing)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare a seasoned flour blend by mixing flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Thoroughly coat each chicken breast, ensuring complete coverage.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Cook chicken for 2 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, add additional olive oil and butter. Introduce sliced mushrooms, seasoning with salt and pepper. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until mushrooms turn golden and release their moisture.
- Incorporate minced garlic into the mushrooms, cooking for 30 seconds until aromatic. Deglaze skillet with chicken broth, scraping up caramelized bits. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, allowing sauce to thicken slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Gently return chicken to the skillet, nestling pieces into the creamy mushroom sauce. Spoon sauce over chicken and heat on low for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Plate the chicken, generously coating with mushroom sauce. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top. Serve immediately alongside mashed potatoes or pasta to complement the rich, velvety sauce.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat chicken dry before coating with flour mixture to help create a crispy, golden exterior that seals in moisture.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F internally for food safety without overcooking.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk for lighter or dairy-free alternatives that maintain sauce richness.
- Fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake provide deeper flavor compared to standard white button mushrooms.
- Replace wheat flour with cornstarch or almond flour for coating chicken while maintaining crispy texture.
- Allow sauce to simmer gently to prevent separation and achieve smooth, creamy consistency.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary can enhance the mushroom sauce’s depth and aromatics.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 772 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 685 mg
- Fat: 57 g
- Saturated Fat: 27 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 56 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg