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30-Minute Creamy Mushroom Chicken

30-Minute Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Make this easy 30-Minute Creamy Mushroom Chicken with juicy chicken breasts, mushrooms, garlic, Parmesan, and a rich cream sauce for a quick family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 560
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Mushroom Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Garnish
  • Fresh parsley or thyme

Method
 

  1. Season both sides of the chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  4. Melt the butter in the same skillet.
  5. Add the mushrooms and onion, cooking for 5 to 6 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
  6. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  7. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  8. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning.
  9. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
  10. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top.
  11. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  12. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts much smoother than pre-shredded cheese.
  • Brown the mushrooms well to develop their flavor.
  • Don't boil the cream sauce after adding the cheese.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in a splash of chicken broth.