Description
Creamy chicken with mushroom sauce brings comfort and elegance to dinner tables with its rich, hearty flavors. Silky mushroom sauce and tender chicken create a perfect balance that satisfies both simple weeknight cravings and special occasion desires.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish for the upcoming culinary creation.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature, creating a golden environment for the chicken to caramelize.
- Carefully place chicken pieces into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a rich, bronze exterior for approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Extract the golden-brown chicken and momentarily set aside on a clean plate.
- In the same skillet, introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic, stirring until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the aromatic mixture, sautéing until they release their moisture and become tender.
- Dust the vegetable medley with a light layer of flour, continuously stirring to prevent clumping and create a smooth base for the sauce.
- Gradually incorporate chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking consistently to form a velvety, lump-free sauce.
- Allow the sauce to gently simmer, thickening and developing deep flavors for about 5 minutes.
- Season the sauce with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and dried thyme, creating a harmonious blend of seasonings.
- Reintroduce the seared chicken into the skillet, coating each piece thoroughly with the luxurious mushroom sauce.
- Transfer the entire skillet contents to the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even distribution.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven, letting the ingredients meld and heat through for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Serve immediately, presenting a comforting and elegant chicken dish with a rich mushroom sauce.
Notes
- Achieve golden-brown chicken by patting the meat dry before searing, ensuring a crispy exterior and locking in moisture.
- Swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for a lighter, dairy-free alternative that maintains a creamy texture.
- Enhance umami flavors by using a mix of mushroom varieties like shiitake, cremini, and oyster mushrooms for depth and complexity.
- Prevent sauce separation by adding cream slowly and maintaining a gentle simmer, avoiding high heat that can cause curdling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 558
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 635 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg