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Chicken Breast in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

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Chicken breast in creamy mushroom sauce is a quick and comforting dish featuring golden pan-seared chicken smothered in a rich, garlicky mushroom cream sauce with parmesan. It’s perfect for weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Fried + Simmered
  • Cuisine: European
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, ~600–700 g total)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for chicken)

Mushroom Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 300 g mushrooms, sliced (button or Swiss brown)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¾ cup chicken or vegetable stock (low sodium)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (full fat)
  • ½ cup parmesan, freshly grated

For Serving:

  • 2 tbsp chives or parsley, finely sliced (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 thin cutlets. Season with salt and pepper, then dust lightly with flour.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 2 ½ minutes per side until golden and just cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add mushrooms and cook over high heat for 4 minutes until golden. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  4. Deglaze with a splash of chicken stock, scraping up browned bits. Let most of the liquid evaporate, then add the remaining stock and reduce slightly, about 1 minute.
  5. Stir in cream and simmer 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Add parmesan and stir until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning.
  6. Return chicken to the pan and cook 30 seconds to warm through. Garnish with chives or parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Swap chicken breast for boneless thighs for extra juiciness.
  • Use evaporated milk instead of cream for a lighter version.
  • Add baby spinach or peas for extra greens.
  • Try different mushrooms like shiitake or portobello for deeper flavor.
  • For extra indulgence, top chicken with mozzarella before spooning on the sauce.

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