Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms
Chicken and mushrooms unite in this creamy, savory dish that transforms any meal into a gourmet experience. Tender boneless chicken thighs are sautéed to perfection and combined with earthy mushrooms and aromatic garlic, all enveloped in a rich cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 8 oz fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from the skillet.
- Cook the Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in thyme and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine Everything: Return chicken to the skillet, coating it well with the sauce. Cook together for an additional few minutes.
- Serve: Plate your dish, spooning extra sauce over each serving. Pair with rice or steamed veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg