Creamy Mushroom Chicken
Creamy mushroom chicken is a comforting, elegant dish featuring tender pan-fried chicken cutlets smothered in a rich mushroom and garlic cream sauce. With herbs, Dijon mustard, and a touch of lemon for brightness, it’s ready in 30 minutes—perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / European
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts, sliced lengthwise into 4 cutlets
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup flour (or gluten-free flour if needed)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
12 oz mushrooms (cremini or white), sliced
1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Add butter to skillet. Stir in mushrooms and Italian seasoning. Cook until mushrooms release liquid, it evaporates, and they turn golden. Remove mushrooms and set aside.
- Add garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Stir, scraping up browned bits, and simmer 3–4 minutes until reduced by half.
- Stir in cream, then return chicken and mushrooms to skillet. Simmer 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts for boneless thighs for extra juiciness.
- Use shiitake or portobello mushrooms for a richer flavor.
- Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or Parmesan for variation.
- Make lighter with half-and-half, or dairy-free with coconut cream.
- A splash of white wine can be added when deglazing for depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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