Description
This creamy mushroom chicken skillet features tender chicken cutlets simmered in a rich garlic mushroom sauce with cream and fresh parsley. It is a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for serving with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (about 600 g), cut into thinner cutlets (4 cutlets in total)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb (450 g) mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 1/2 cup (375 ml) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) heavy cream (double cream)
- 1 tbsp plain flour
- 3 tbsp water
- Handful fresh parsley, chopped
- Mashed potatoes, for serving
- Steamed or fresh vegetables, for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken cutlets with salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. Let them sit for a few minutes while preparing the remaining ingredients.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and onion, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes until softened and most of the moisture has evaporated.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well. Mix the flour with water to create a slurry, then stir it into the skillet. Simmer for several minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the chopped parsley and return the chicken to the skillet. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes and steamed or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts for a juicier variation.
- Cremini or button mushrooms work well in this recipe.
- Add a splash of white wine for extra depth of flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
