Creamy Chicken in mushroom sauce
This one-dish recipe includes chicken cooked in a delicious mushroom and cream sauce, on the stove top for a quick and easy dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
 | 2 lbs (3-6 pieces) of fresh or frozen boneless chicken chopped into small pieces |
 | 2 cups of mushrooms, such as white mushrooms, cremini, portobello, button, etc. |
 | 1 tablespoon of butter |
Spices, herbs and ingredients for flavor:
 | 1 cup of any type of crème fraiche or plain heavy cream. |
 | 1 teaspoon of crushed garlic powder |
 | 1 teaspoon of dried parsley or 1 sprig of fresh parsley |
 | 1 tablespoon of olive oil |
 | 1/2 cup of liquid chicken stock, or a chicken stock cube in water |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
How to make this creamy chicken in mushroom sauce
- Chop the uncooked chicken into small pieces. (If using frozen chicken, cook it first, then chop.)
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat with olive oil.
- Cook the chicken with salt and pepper for 7-8 minutes, turning to brown all sides evenly.
- Add the mushrooms, broth, butter, and garlic powder.
- Cover the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and parsley, then cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and serve warm.
There is something undeniably comforting and satisfying about indulging in a dish of creamy chicken in mushroom sauce. The combination of chicken and earthy mushrooms a symphony of flavors.
It’s a dish that manages to strike a balance between richness and taste, as well as being very easy to make. With a large pan on the stove top, start off cooking the chicken, slowly adding in the mushrooms, spices and cream.
The stove top method ensures that the chicken remains tender and juicy, while the mushrooms lend their unique umami flavor to the dish. In 30 minutes or less, you have a delicious dish that makes for a very easy cleanup.
Now I’m using boneless chicken, but you can also use boned chicken if you prefer. With just a handful of ingredients and a few spices, you can whip up a restaurant-worthy dish in the comfort of your own kitchen.
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Creamy Chicken and mushroom
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of chicken chopped into small pieces approx. 3-6 large cuts
- 2 cups of chopped mushrooms
For the sauce
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of liquid chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of dried parsley or 1 sprig of fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the uncooked chicken into small pieces. (If using frozen chicken, cook the chicken first and then chop it.)
- Heat a large non-stick pan to medium temperature, and cook the chicken for 7-8 minutes with a tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper. Turn the chicken to both sides so that it cooks on both sides.
- Add the mushrooms, broth, butter, and garlic powder to the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes with a cover on top of the pan.
- Add the heavy cream, and parsley into the pan and let it cook into the sauces for 2-3 minutes.
- Once it all looks cooked, take off the stove and serve while warm.
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
This creamy chicken in mushroom sauce goes really well with white or brown rice, which you can cook in the rice cooker at the same time.
You can also serve it with pasta, naan or pita bread for a change.
How to store it?
This creamy chicken in mushroom sauce can easily be prepared in advance and kept in the fridge. You can also freeze it and and store it for up to a month. Just let it cool before placing in an airtight glass container before placing in the freezer.
When thawing the cream may separate, with water on one side and fat on the other. However, you can just mix it again while reheating.
