Description
Hearty one-pot creamy mushroom chicken recipe delivers rich, comforting flavors from French countryside cooking traditions. Succulent chicken and earthy mushrooms simmer together, creating a memorable meal you’ll want to savor with crusty bread and good company.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.2 pounds (544 grams) chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, sliced horizontally
- 8 oz (226 grams) cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsps fresh thyme, snipped
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Generously season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, then lightly coat with flour for a delicate crisp exterior.
- Sear Protein: Heat skillet over medium, add olive oil, and cook chicken until golden brown and reaching 165°F (74°C), approximately 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Mushroom Magic: In the same skillet, add more olive oil and sauté mushrooms with a pinch of salt until caramelized and moisture evaporates, creating rich, deep flavor profiles.
- Create Sauce: Reduce heat, introduce heavy cream and minced garlic, simmering until sauce thickens. Incorporate half the fresh thyme leaves, developing a luxurious, aromatic base.
- Combine and Finish: Return chicken to skillet, allowing it to warm through in the creamy sauce. Plate by drizzling sauce over chicken, garnishing with reserved mushrooms and remaining thyme. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper for a perfectly balanced culinary experience.
Notes
- Chicken Prep Pro: Lightly dust flour to create a delicate, crispy exterior without heavy breading.
- Heat Control Master: Medium heat ensures golden-brown searing without burning chicken or mushrooms.
- Moisture Magic: Let chicken rest after cooking to redistribute juices, keeping meat tender and succulent.
- Flavor Layering Technique: Using the same skillet captures all the delicious browned bits, intensifying overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 47 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg