Description

Creamy Mushroom Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that transforms tender chicken breasts into a comforting meal enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce. The enticing aromas of sautéed garlic and earthy mushrooms fill your kitchen, making this recipe perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests. Easy to prepare, you can customize it with your favorite herbs or vegetables for added flair. Serve it over pasta or rice to soak up every last drop of that luscious sauce.

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Preparation Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Yield: Serves 4
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté sliced mushrooms and minced garlic until browned and fragrant.
4. Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in heavy cream and dried thyme; mix well.
6. Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes until cooked through.
7. Serve hot over pasta or rice, drizzled with the creamy mushroom garlic sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 43g
Cholesterol: 140mg