Description
This Chicken with Mushroom Sauce is a comforting and savory dish that combines tender chicken, a creamy mushroom sauce, and a hint of thyme. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this recipe is rich, satisfying, and easy to make. Serve it over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 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
- Brown the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender.
- Make the sauce: Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine the ingredients: Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through and coated with the sauce.
- Bake: Transfer the chicken and sauce to a 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the dish is bubbly and heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can serve this dish with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta for a complete meal.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg