Creamy Mushroom Chicken
A high-protein, creamy dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich sauce with earthy mushrooms and aromatic garlic, perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken Breasts (or Thighs)
- 8 oz Cremini or Button Mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Fresh Thyme (or 1/3 tsp Dried Thyme)
- Olive oil, for cooking
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather everything you need.
- Sear the Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil and season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Let the chicken rest to retain juiciness.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and cook mushrooms for about 5 minutes until golden.
- Add the Garlic and Thyme: Sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
- Reintroduce the Chicken: Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
Notes
Serve over rice or mashed potatoes with steamed broccoli or a fresh salad. Garnish with parsley for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Mushroom Chicken, Chicken Recipes, High-Protein Meals, Comfort Food, Quick Dinner