Creamy Mushroom Chicken
A quick and easy dish featuring tender pan-fried chicken in a rich, garlicky mushroom sauce—ready in just 30 minutes!
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Calories: 483kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Flour (for dredging)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 12 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create four thinner cutlets.
- Season with salt and pepper, then lightly coat with flour.
Sear the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté until mushrooms release their moisture and develop a golden sear. Remove and set aside with the chicken.
Make the Sauce:
- Add garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to the pan. Stir to combine.
- Simmer for about 3–4 minutes until the liquid reduces by half.
Combine & Finish:
- Pour in the heavy cream and return the chicken and mushrooms to the pan.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 880mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1088IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg