Creamy Mushroom Chicken
This is the kind of dinner that tastes like a restaurant splurge — golden-seared chicken breasts nestled in a velvety, garlicky mushroom cream sauce with fresh herbs scattered over the top. The mushrooms soak up all that savory richness, and the sauce is so good you'll be spooning it over everything on the plate.
High in protein, low in carbs, and ready in 30 minutes — weeknight luxury without the effort.
Why You'll Love This
Golden-seared chicken in a velvety mushroom cream sauce
~36g protein per serving, only ~5g net carbs
One pan, 30 minutes start to finish
Tastes like a fancy Italian restaurant dish
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Creamy Mushroom Chicken
- Prep10 min
- Cook20 min
- Total30 min
- Servings4 servings
- Calories350 kcal
- large skillet
- cutting board
- knife
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- grater
- spoon or spatula
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- For the chicken
- For the sauce
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear the chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the mushrooms and cook 5 minutes until browned and their liquid evaporates.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan, Dijon, and thyme. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer 2–3 minutes to warm through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes & Tips
- Don't crowd the mushrooms: Give them space so they brown instead of steam — work in two batches if needed.
- Pound to even thickness: Uneven breasts cook unevenly — pound the thick end down for perfect results.
- Freshly grated Parmesan: It melts silkier than pre-shredded and thickens the sauce naturally.
- Rest the chicken: 3 minutes of rest before slicing keeps the juices inside.
- Nutrition: Per serving (estimate): 480 calories, 32g fat.
- Fridge: Store airtight up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Warm gently on the stove over low heat — high heat can split the cream sauce.
- Freezer: Freeze up to 2 months; thaw overnight and reheat gently, whisking the sauce smooth.
- The Secret to a Silky Mushroom Cream Sauce
- The secret is browning the mushrooms properly before any liquid goes in. Mushrooms are mostly water — if you rush them, they steam and the sauce tastes flat. Let them sit undisturbed until deeply golden, and they develop a rich, meaty depth that makes the whole sauce taste like it simmered for hours.
Variations & serving ideas
- Chicken thighs: Boneless thighs work beautifully — same cook time, even juicier.
- Dairy-light: Swap heavy cream for half-and-half and reduce Parmesan slightly (sauce will be thinner).
- Add spinach: A few handfuls wilted into the sauce at the end add color and nutrients.
- Wine version: Deglaze with 1/4 cup dry white wine before adding the broth.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · makes 4 servings
| Nutrient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Total fat | 21 g |
| Saturated fat | 10 g |
| Cholesterol | 80 mg |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Protein | 36 g |
Nutrition values are approximate and vary with brands and portion sizes.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to make Creamy Mushroom Chicken?
About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
What ingredients do I need for Creamy Mushroom Chicken?
The key ingredients include chicken breasts, parmesan, mushrooms, garlic, garlic powder and italian seasoning. The recipe card lists every ingredient with exact amounts.
How should I store leftovers?
Fridge: Store airtight up to 3 days. Freezer: Freeze up to 2 months; thaw overnight and reheat gently, whisking the sauce smooth.
What temperature do I need?
Sear the chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F).
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