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Creamy mushroom chicken

Creamy mushroom chicken is the perfect recipe when you need dinner on the table fast. Delicious, easy and a guaranteed family favorite! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 398 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts Halved into two thin cutlets each
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups portabellini/Cremini mushrooms Sliced (approximately 250g)
  • 2-3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • juice of ½-1 lemon to taste
  • 1½ cups cream (heavy/whipping)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan. 
  2. Season chicken breasts generously on both sides with salt and pepper then place in the frying pan. Cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.  
  3. Melt the butter in the pan then add the mushrooms. Cook until golden brown all over. 
  4. Add the garlic and herbs and allow to cook for 30 seconds before adding the cream. 
  5. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste and allow to come to a simmer. Simmer 5 minutes then add the chicken breasts back to the sauce. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened and can coat the back of a spoon. 
  6. Sprinkle over chopped parsley (optional) and serve. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 398kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 153mg (51%) Sodium 204mg (9%) Potassium 628mg (18%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 815IU (16%) Vitamin C 3.2mg (4%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 398

% Daily Value*

Calories 398kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 153mg 51%
Sodium 204mg 9%
Potassium 628mg 13%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 815IU 16%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 4%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.