Creamy Herb Mushroom Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
358 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Herb Mushroom Chicken
Description
This recipe begins by sautéing thickly sliced mushrooms in butter and oil seasoned lightly with garlic salt until golden brown and slightly caramelized. Chicken tenderloins are then seared in the same pan to develop a light crust while remaining tender inside. The addition of minced garlic, fresh dill, parsley, and green onion softens quickly in the pan releasing bright herbal notes.
After returning the mushrooms to the skillet, heavy whipping cream is stirred in and gently heated to a light boil, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the ingredients. The flavors meld into a creamy, savory dish with aromatic herbs emphasizing freshness against the richness of cream and butter. Garlic salt seasoning ties the components together.
This skillet meal can serve as a straightforward main dish accompanied by vegetables, rice, or bread to soak up the sauce.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb mushrooms rinsed and patted dry
- 1 lbs chicken tenderloin
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt divided, plus more to taste, to taste
- 1 Tbsp butter divided
- 1 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 1/4 cup dill chopped, fresh
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 1/4 cup green onion chopped
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
Prep:
- This recipe moves fast so prep all of your ingredients prior to turning on the stove. Mince Garlic, chop herbs and thickly slice mushrooms.
How to Make Chicken Mushroom Skillet:
- Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 Tbsp butter and 1/2 Tbsp oil. Once oil is hot, add thickly sliced mushrooms and season with 1/2 tsp garlic salt. Let mushrooms sizzle about 5 min, stirring occasionally until they are golden brown then remove to a plate.
- Season chicken all over with 1 tsp garlic salt. In the same pan over medium heat, add another 1/2 Tbsp butter and 1/2 Tbsp oil. Add chicken in a single layer and sauté about 2 min on each side or until just cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sauté 1 minute, stirring frequently until garlic is fragrant. Add chopped dill, parsley, green onion to the pan and sauté/stir another 1 minute to soften herbs.
- Return mushrooms to the pan then stir in 3/4 cup heavy cream. Bring to a light boil and continue to cook 2 min until sauce is slightly thickened then remove from heat. Sauce will thicken more as it cools. Season with more garlic salt, to taste if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbs | 4g | |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1053mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 693mg | 15% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1385IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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