Description
This Creamy Chicken in Mushroom Sauce recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich and savory mushroom cream sauce with white wine, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a comforting dinner, it can be served over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes, making it a versatile and indulgent meal that comes together in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise or pounded thin
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- ½ cup white wine
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a non-stick skillet or cast iron pan, add a tablespoon of olive oil and heat over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway, until they are just barely no longer pink. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate to prevent overcooking.
- Sauté onions: In the same skillet, add the butter and sliced onions. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onions begin to caramelize and turn golden brown, building flavor for the sauce.
- Cook mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for another 4 minutes until they soften and release their moisture.
- Add wine and seasonings: Pour in the white wine, then add salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes to allow the wine to reduce and the flavors to meld.
- Create the sauce: Slowly stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and shredded Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Return chicken to skillet: Place the chicken back into the skillet, ensuring it is well-coated with the creamy mushroom sauce.
- Simmer gently: Reduce heat to low and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes to heat through without overcooking and toughening the meat.
- Serve: Serve the creamy chicken and mushroom sauce over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with additional sauce and chopped fresh parsley if desired for a lovely presentation.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken initially; it will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Use a dry white wine suitable for cooking for the best flavor.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently to avoid drying out the chicken.
- Feel free to use other fresh herbs like thyme or tarragon for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
