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Creamy Mushroom Chicken Creamy chicken with mushrooms and bacon in garlic cream sauce over mashed potatoes

Creamy Mushroom Chicken

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Indulge in tender Creamy Mushroom Chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce with a hint of garlic and parmesan, all ready in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 525
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 8- oz Boneless skinless chicken breasts Choose fresh or thawed chicken breasts for best results
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon Sea salt For seasoning chicken
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For sautéing chicken
  • 1 ¼ cup Cremini mushrooms sliced; mild, earthy flavor
  • ½ cup Cooked bacon chopped; optional, adds extra richness
  • 2 cloves Garlic peeled and crushed; aromatic flavor
  • 3 sprigs Fresh thyme Fresh herbs enhance the sauce
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning optional, for a slight spicy kick
  • 1 ¼ cup Heavy cream For a rich and creamy sauce
  • 1 ¼ tablespoon Grated parmesan cheese plus extra for garnish, creamy and nutty

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry using paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 4-8 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
    Pan-seared chicken breasts seasoned with pepper cooking in butter in a skillet
  3. Add the mushrooms, bacon (if using), garlic, thyme, and Cajun seasoning (if using) to the same skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are golden brown.
    Sautéed mushrooms and crispy bacon cooking in a skillet with butter and herbs
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Scrape the bottom of the pan to release any flavorful bits.
  5. Add the grated parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
    Creamy mushroom chicken cooked in a skillet with bacon and garlic cream sauce
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Let it cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the chicken to warm through.
  7. If desired, sprinkle with more parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 168gCalories: 525kcalCarbohydrates: 3.5gProtein: 51gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 660mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 2.3gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish brings together the comforting flavors of creamy parmesan sauce with succulent chicken and earthy mushrooms. Serve over a bed of rice or with crusty bread for a complete meal.

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