Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
This delightful dish combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, creamy sauce full of flavor, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, large (boneless skinless, ~600-700g / 1.2 – 1.4 lb total)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1/4 cup flour
- 15 g unsalted butter
- 30 g unsalted butter for cooking mushrooms
- 300 g mushrooms (sliced; button or Swiss brown)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (sub more chicken stock)
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock (low sodium)
- 1 cup thickened / heavy cream (full fat)
- 1/2 cup parmesan (finely and freshly grated)
- 2 tbsp chives (finely sliced, optional – sub parsley, green onions, or omit)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally to form 4 thin steaks in total.
- Sprinkle each side of the chicken with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with flour. Use your fingers to spread it all over the surface.
Cooking the Chicken
- Melt 15g butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook each side for 2 1/2 minutes until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove from the pan, cover, and keep warm.
Cooking the Mushrooms
- In the same frying pan, add the remaining 30g butter and increase heat to high. Add mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes, until starting to turn golden brown on the edges.
- Add garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper, continue cooking for another minute until both garlic and mushrooms are golden.
- Add white wine; it will bubble and be steamy! Cook for 30 seconds, scraping the bottom of the pan until the wine is mostly evaporated.
Making the Sauce
- Add chicken stock, cook vigorously for 1 minute so it mostly evaporates. Then, add cream, lower heat to medium, and simmer for 2 minutes until it reduces and thickens slightly.
- Stir in parmesan, taste, and add more salt and pepper if needed.
Finishing Up
- Return chicken to sauce for 30 seconds to warm through slightly. Garnish with chives and serve.
Notes
Ensure the chicken breasts are evenly cut for uniform cooking. Use fresh mushrooms for the best flavor. Don’t skip deglazing the pan, as it adds depth to the sauce. Adjust the seasoning to taste; adding lemon juice can enhance the flavors.