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Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Creamy Mushroom Chicken: Weeknight Comfort in 30 Minutes

Delight in this Creamy Mushroom Chicken, a quick and comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 breasts Chicken Substitute with chicken thighs for juiciness
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Flour For dredging
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Cremini or White, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh juice is recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Optional
  • 3/4 cup Heavy/Whipping Cream Half-and-half can be used for a lighter sauce

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by cutting the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create cutlets, season with salt and pepper, and dredge in flour.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken cutlets until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  3. Remove chicken and keep warm. In the same skillet, add butter, then mushrooms, and Italian seasoning, cooking until browned.
  4. Add minced garlic and sauté briefly, then pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, simmering to reduce.
  5. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, returning chicken and mushrooms to coat in sauce, simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 36gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature heavy cream and allow the mushrooms to brown well for deeper flavor.

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