Chicken with Mushroom Cream Sauce
A delicious and creamy chicken dish with sautéed mushrooms, perfect for serving over pasta or rice. This recipe is a classic comfort food with a rich and flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 2 cups mixed mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and pepper
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the chicken in a large skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- Sauté the mushrooms in the same skillet with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter until they release their liquid and start to brown.
- Soften the onion and garlic in the skillet until the onion is translucent.
- Add the dried thyme to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
- Combine the cooked chicken with the mushroom cream sauce and stir to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve hot over pasta, rice, or with roasted vegetables.
Notes
Serve hot and garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh touch.