Description
Comforting mushroom chicken delivers rich, earthy flavors with tender meat and silky sauce. Creamy textures and herbal notes create a satisfying meal that nourishes both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 10 oz (284 g) mushrooms (button or baby bella)
- 3–4 tbsps olive oil
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsps salted butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsps cornstarch
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 chicken bouillon cube (or 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon)
- 1 tsp soy sauce (or Worcestershire sauce)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Flavor Foundation: Whisk beef broth, chicken bouillon, soy sauce, onion powder, mustard powder, and thyme in a mixing bowl to create a robust flavor base.
- Thickening Preparation: Blend cornstarch with cold water, ensuring a smooth, lump-free slurry for sauce consistency.
- Mushroom Preparation: Thoroughly clean and slice mushrooms, setting aside for later sautéing.
- Chicken Preparation: Slice chicken breasts lengthwise, gently pounding to achieve uniform thickness for even cooking.
- Mushroom Sauté: Melt butter in a large skillet, allowing mushrooms to caramelize to a golden-brown perfection without disturbing, then remove and reserve.
- Chicken Seasoning and Searing: Season chicken with salt and pepper, lightly dust with flour, and sear in hot olive oil until achieving a crisp, golden exterior, then set aside.
- Flavor Intensification: Deglaze the pan with chicken broth and minced garlic, scraping up the concentrated browned bits to enhance the sauce’s depth.
- Sauce Development: Pour in the prepared broth mixture, simmering to reduce by half and concentrate flavors, then incorporate the cornstarch slurry to thicken.
- Cream Incorporation: Reduce heat and swirl in heavy cream, creating a luxurious, silky sauce texture.
- Final Assembly: Reintroduce sautéed mushrooms and seared chicken to the skillet, gently warming through to marry the flavors and ensure even heating.
- Serving Suggestion: Plate alongside creamy mashed potatoes or buttered noodles, complemented by roasted green vegetables for a complete, elegant meal.
Notes
- Meat Preparation Technique: Slice chicken breasts lengthwise and pound gently to ensure uniform thickness, promoting even cooking and tender texture.
- Mushroom Searing Secret: Allow mushrooms to develop golden-brown crust by cooking undisturbed for 3-4 minutes, maximizing flavor concentration and preventing moisture buildup.
- Sauce Consistency Trick: Whisk cornstarch slurry thoroughly and add gradually while stirring continuously to prevent sauce lumps and achieve smooth, glossy finish.
- Temperature Control Tip: Maintain medium-low heat when adding cream to prevent separation and achieve silky, rich sauce consistency without curdling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg