Name: Chicken with Mushroom Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American, French
Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic powder; 1 pound of sliced baby bella mushrooms, cleaned; 4 tablespoons butter and more as needed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2/3 cup heavy cream; 2 large springs of fresh thyme, 2 fresh basil leaves, and 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons chicken broth (or use water)

This recipe for Chicken with a fantastic Mushroom Sauce meal is perfect for any weeknight and elegant enough to serve to guests when hosting a dinner party.

The sauce this chicken swims in has some Dijon mustard and fresh thyme, basil, and parsley to kick up the creaminess and flavors that complement anything you pour it over.

We love the sauce so much it's simple and great over mashed potatoes, pasta, and rice, so whatever you have time for try this over one of them when serving this meal.

The easy meal is done in a pinch all in one pan, and to really cut time try using leftover rotisserie chicken off the bone!

If there happens to be any leftovers, the sauce is marvelous with shreds of the chicken hot-covered sandwich for a second meal.

Scroll down to our step-by-step recipe card and let us know if you make this in the comment section on how you like this recipe.

Easy Cream Sauce

This sauce is truly a delicious blend of fresh herbs and spices and with the addition of dijon mustard it takes it over the top in bold flavors.

We just love the creamy coating on the chicken, and of course, if you're not a mushroom lover try adding some canned artichoke hearts, which also taste terrific in this dish.

This chicken goes right back into the same pan and finishes cooking in the delectable wine sauce on the stovetop and we always use a cast-iron skillet.

Our easy chicken recipe has the most simplified instructions to put a taste of gourmet on your tables quickly.

The sauce has even made the pickiest of eaters fall in love with this dish and it also tastes great served over Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

chicken with mushroom sauce over linguine

Ingredients You Will Need (scroll down to the bottom for exact measurements)

boneless skinless chicken breast cut in cubes or cutlets
chicken broth
sliced garlic and granulated garlic powder
butter
olive oil
heavy cream or use a lactose-free cream
chicken broth
salt, pepper
baby bella mushrooms
Dijon mustard
Italian parsley fresh or dried, thyme, basil
white wine of choice
optional: cayenne pepper flakes for heat

Tips:

use boneless chicken or pork tenderloin
use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is at 165 degrees internal temperature
add more butter or olive oil for frying chicken
substitute artichoke hearts or another vegetable you prefer if you aren't a mushroom fan
lactose milk can be used to substitute the cream
half and half or evaporated milk can be substituted for heavy cream and/or for lactose use a dairy-free whipping cream product
low sodium chicken broth can be substituted for regular
keep chicken warm while making this sauce
baby bella mushrooms are a crimini style and perfect for this dish however you can use whatever you prefer
add more chicken broth if you made it too thick
wash mushrooms and pat dry with paper towels

flour and seasoned chicken cutlets frying in butter

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We never can have enough chicken recipes and this one is super easy and so flavorful but we also make and we love using a cast-iron skillet to cook in.

One of our prize-winning recipes you'll find in Taste of Home magazine is our Skillet Strawberry Shortcake and it's a perfect dessert with this meal.

I also love our Skillet Chocolate Cookie and a Blueberry Skillet Cake with Rum Sauce for you to try.

As you can see we are big skillet lovers here, hope you enjoy these recipes and if you're looking for a great new chicken recipe this is it!

Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Yield: 6

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 40 MinTotal time: 50 Min

This chicken and mushroom sauce can be served quickly any weeknight. Serve over rice or pasta, it's a big hit for the family in creamy bold flavors.

Ingredients

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
1 pound of sliced baby bella mushrooms, cleaned
4 tablespoons butter and more as needed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
2/3 cup heavy cream
2 large springs of fresh thyme, 2 fresh basil leaves, and 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf chopped parsley
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons chicken broth (or use water)

Instructions

Cube or slice the boneless chicken breasts.
In a plastic zip lock bag (or use a paper plate) add the dry seasonings with flour and shake the chicken in it. Set this aside.
Heat the cast iron skillet to medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
Saute for around 4 minutes on each side then add to a plate and keep warm.
Add more butter to the skillet and finish cooking all the chicken.
Add more butter to the pan(if needed) for the mushrooms and saute them until starting to crisp up.
Add the garlic with olive oil and saute it for around 1 minute then wine, broth, mustard, and cream with fresh herbs.
Simmer for around 4 minutes then add the cornstarch and simmer until it thickens to however thick you want we like it thin to pour over whatever we are serving this with.
Salt, and pepper to taste (add cayenne if you like spicy heat)
Boil the rice or pasta you like to package instructions and serve this on top.

Notes

Tips:

use boneless chicken or pork tenderloin
use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is at 165 degrees internal temperature
add more butter or olive oil for frying chicken
substitute artichoke hearts or another vegetable you prefer if you aren't a mushroom fan
lactose milk can be used to substitute the cream
half and half or evaporated milk can be substituted for heavy cream and/or for lactose use a dairy-free whipping cream product
low sodium chicken broth can be substituted for regular
keep chicken warm while making this sauce
baby bella mushrooms are a crimini style and perfect for this dish however you can use whatever you prefer
add more chicken broth if you made it too thick
wash mushrooms and pat dry with paper towels

Nutrition Facts

Calories

323.44

Fat (grams)

21.4

Sat. Fat (grams)

11.6

Carbs (grams)

14.14

Fiber (grams)

1.31

Net carbs

12.85

Sugar (grams)

2.7

Protein (grams)

16.53

Sodium (milligrams)

566.77

Cholesterol (grams)

87.31

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