Creamy Mushroom Chicken
This creamy mushroom chicken recipe features juicy chicken breasts smothered in a delicious garlic parmesan mushroom sauce, perfect for a quick meal.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts 8 oz each
- 2 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 cup Cremini mushrooms sliced
- 0.5 cup Cooked bacon chopped; optional
- 2 cloves Garlic peeled and crushed
- 3 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning optional
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Grated parmesan cheese plus more for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4-8 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Add the mushrooms, bacon (if using), garlic, thyme, and Cajun seasoning (if using) to the same skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the mushrooms are browned.
- Stir in the heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, stirring often and scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese, until the sauce is smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and cover with sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until warm.
- If you like, garnish with more parmesan and/or a sprinkle of parsley.
Notes
Check out the recipe tips for getting juicy chicken, adjusting sauce thickness, and storing leftovers. Keep in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1recipeCalories: 505kcalCarbohydrates: 3.4gProtein: 50.8gFat: 31.2gFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2.1g
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