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Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Creamy Mushroom Chicken That's Ready in Just 30 Minutes

Creamy Mushroom Chicken is a delightful, quick dish that elevates chicken with a rich sauce and sautéed mushrooms.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 breasts Chicken Breasts Use large, skinless breasts
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Flour For coating
For the Cooking Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be swapped with vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Adds richness
  • 8 oz Mushrooms (Cremini or White) Slice thinly
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Optional
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Creamy Base
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Use low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh juice is best
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Feel free to swap with whole grain
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For creaminess

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thin cutlets. Season with salt and pepper, then coat in flour.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Melt butter in the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and Italian seasoning, sauté for 5-6 minutes until soft.
  4. Add minced garlic to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds, then pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard; simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, add sautéed mushrooms and cooked chicken back into the pan, and simmer for 5 minutes until heated through.
  6. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, serve warm over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overcooking the chicken for moisture. Feel free to add greens like spinach or kale for extra nutrition.

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