Description
Rich, velvety One-Pot Creamy Mushroom Chicken delivers elegant comfort with minimal kitchen effort. Succulent chicken and earthy mushrooms swim in a luxurious sauce that brings European countryside charm to dinner, drawing you into a simple yet sophisticated culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.2 pounds (544 grams) chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, sliced horizontally
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Spices:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons fresh thyme, snipped
Cooking Liquids and Fats:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cremini mushrooms, sliced
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then delicately dust with all-purpose flour, ensuring an even, light coating.
- Warm a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into the pan.
- Sear chicken for approximately 5 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust develops and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for perfect doneness.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean plate, keeping it warm and letting juices redistribute.
- In the same skillet, add an additional splash of olive oil, then introduce sliced mushrooms with a pinch of salt.
- Sauté mushrooms for 3-5 minutes, allowing them to release their natural moisture and develop a rich, caramelized texture.
- Carefully separate approximately one-third of the cooked mushrooms, reserving them for a flavorful garnish.
- Reduce skillet heat and pour in heavy cream, mincing fresh garlic directly into the pan.
- Simmer the cream sauce, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and develops a luxurious consistency.
- Gently fold half of the fresh thyme leaves into the creamy sauce, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the velvety sauce and warming through.
- For an elegant presentation, arrange the chicken on serving plates, drizzle with the creamy sauce, and top with the reserved mushrooms and remaining thyme.
- Season with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, ensuring a perfectly balanced final dish.
Notes
- Foolproof One-Pan Wonder: This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal with minimal cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impressive dinner parties.
- Smart Ingredient Technique: Dredging chicken in flour creates a delectable golden crust that seals in moisture and provides a beautiful texture contrast to the creamy sauce.
- Strategic Mushroom Separation: Reserving a portion of sautéed mushrooms as a topping adds textural complexity and enhances the dish’s visual appeal and flavor profile.
- Temperature Precision Matters: Ensuring chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) guarantees safe, juicy meat while preventing overcooking and maintaining tender texture.
- Flavor Layering Trick: Using the same skillet for each cooking stage allows ingredients to build deep, interconnected flavors without washing multiple pots.
- Cream Sauce Secret: Simmering the sauce gently helps it thicken naturally, creating a luxurious, silky consistency that perfectly coats the chicken and mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 462 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg