Creamy Mushroom Chicken: Easy Comfort Food for Any Night
Creamy Mushroom Chicken is a comforting dish full of flavor, perfect for any night.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Flour for dredging
Cooking fat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Mushrooms and seasonings
- 12 ounces mushrooms sliced, try cremini or white
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Sauce ingredients
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
Instructions
Cooking Process
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make four thinner cutlets. Season with salt & pepper and coat in flour.
- Add olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the pan is hot, add the chicken. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden, then set aside.
- Add butter to the pan, let it melt, then add mushrooms and Italian seasoning. Cook until mushrooms are seared.
- Remove mushrooms from the pan. Add garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Stir until mustard dissolves, cook until reduced by half (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add cream, chicken, and mushrooms back to the pan. Cook for another 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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