Creamy Chicken & Mushrooms Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
523 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Chicken & Mushrooms Recipe
Description
Creamy Chicken & Mushrooms Recipe features chicken thighs seared in oil and seasoned with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. After browning, mushrooms and garlic are sautéed in butter until tender. A roux is made by sprinkling flour into the pan, then whisking in chicken broth, half and half, and Parmesan cheese to create a velvety sauce. The chicken is returned to the skillet, coated in sauce, and baked until cooked through, finishing with fresh parsley or thyme and extra Parmesan.
The sauce combines creamy dairy and mushrooms for a savory and slightly nutty flavor, while the baking step ensures the chicken absorbs the sauce and remains juicy. Cooking in the oven gently finishes the dish without drying it out.
This recipe can be served as a main course alongside rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. The fresh herbs add a bright note to the rich flavors.
Using heavy cream in place of half and half will make the sauce richer. Sprinkle extra Parmesan and herbs over the finished dish for garnish before serving.
Ingredients
- 4-6 large chicken thighs OR 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
- 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ⅔ cup mushroom thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
- ⅔ cup Parmesan Cheese plus additional for topping, grated
- parsley or thyme, fresh, for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine chicken, oil, salt and pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning and toss.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken on both sides for 2-4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Add butter to pan and stir until melted. Stir in garlic and mushrooms. Continue to cook 3-4 minutes over medium-high heat until butter begins to darken and mushrooms are tender.
- Sprinkle flour into the pan and stir to combine. Whisk in chicken broth and milk or heavy cream. Stir in parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
- Return chicken to pan and spoon a little of the sauce over the chicken. Cover and bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Spoon more sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with cracked black pepper, grated parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley or thyme and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer and creamier sauce, substitute heavy cream for half and half as indicated in the recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 523 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 523kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 595mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 475IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 286mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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