Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mushroom Chicken
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4.9
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mushroom Chicken
Description
This recipe starts by slicing chicken breasts thinner for even cooking, seasoning them with garlic powder, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. The chicken is seared in a mixture of butter and olive oil until golden on both sides. After removing the chicken, mushrooms and onions are sautéed until tender, then garlic is added for aroma. To create the sauce, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and optional fresh herbs are simmered until slightly thickened. The chicken is returned to the pan to heat through in the creamy sauce.
The finished dish combines earthy mushrooms with tender chicken and a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. The balance of savory spices and fresh herbs complements the creamy texture. This meal is well suited to pairing with pasta, rice, salad, or steamed vegetables to complete the plate.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz baby bella mushroom
- 1/4 cup onion minced
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (or light cream, or half & half)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh herb optional, of choice
For the Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast or about 2-3 medium chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to make them thinner. Season both sides of chicken breasts with garlic powder, oregano, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat butter and oil in over medium-high heat in a large heavy duty pan or cast iron skillet. Add chicken breasts to the pan and cook 5-6 minutes per side. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- To the same pan, add the mushrooms and onion to the pan and saute for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add the garlic and a pinch of salt & pepper; saute for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low and Add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and herbs. Simmer for 1-2 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken. Taste and add more salt if needed.
- Return chicken along with its juices to the pan and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Serve with pasta, rice, salad, or veggies.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 569 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken with sauce (or 1/4th the recipe) | |
| Calories | 569kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 773mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1575IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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