Ingredients and Substitutions
Chicken breasts. I used boneless skinless chicken breasts for this recipe. Any chicken pieces can be substituted but you’ll need to adjust the cooking time for bone-in pieces (like chicken thighs) as they need longer cooking. Mushrooms. Any mushrooms will work. I used portabellini/cremini mushrooms but button mushrooms will be delicious too. Fresh garlic cloves. Olive oil. Butter. Herbs. I used dried oregano and thyme but fresh herbs like parsley, rosemary, fresh thyme or oregano can also be used. Cream. Heavy cream/whipping cream. Lemon juice. Salt and pepper.
How to make creamy mushroom chicken
Pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Cook in a large skillet or pan set over medium-high heat until golden brown on both sides then remove and set aside. In the same pan, cook the mushrooms in olive oil and butter until golden brown and starting to caramelize. This might take a few minutes as mushrooms contain a lot of water and you need the water to cook out and evaporate before it can start browning. If there’s a lot of liquid in the pan, just give it time to evaporate and cook off. Add the minced garlic and herbs then stir in cream. Season with fresh lemon, salt and pepper and allow to simmer for 5 mins. Add the chicken back into the pan, cook for 5 minutes until cooked through and tender.
What herbs go with chicken and mushroom?
Thyme, parsley, sage, oregano and rosemary are all perfect herbs to flavor chicken and mushrooms with.
What to serve with creamy mushroom chicken:
This is such a great recipe for weeknight dinners served with any of your favorite side dishes. For a simple meal, try cooked pasta, cauliflower rice, basmati rice or mashed potatoes. Sautéed vegetables or crusty bread will also be delicious to mop up the sauce.
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