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Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Creamy Mushroom Chicken: A Comfort Dish in 30 Minutes

Creamy Mushroom Chicken is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a dreamy, garlicky mushroom sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup flour
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine for dairy-free
  • 8 ounces mushrooms cremini or white, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 cloves garlic fresh minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium for healthier choice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard optional
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for lighter option

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise and season with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken cutlets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté sliced mushrooms with Italian seasoning for about 5-7 minutes until golden.
  4. Add minced garlic to skillet, then pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, return chicken and mushrooms to skillet, and simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through and sauce thickens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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