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Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Golden-seared chicken and earthy mushrooms in a rich, silky cream sauce. This one-pan wonder is ready in 30 minutes for the perfect weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup lemon juice fresh preferred
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 12-inch skillet
  • Paper towels
  • Small bowl for cornstarch slurry

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets. Pat completely dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and olive oil. Once butter melts and foams, add sliced mushrooms in a single layer. Let cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to develop golden color. Stir once, then cook another 2 minutes until nicely browned. Remove to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, add chicken cutlets. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to plate with mushrooms and let rest 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add more butter to skillet if needed. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in lemon juice and scrape up browned bits from bottom of pan.
  5. Add chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and return mushrooms to skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, then slowly add cornstarch slurry while stirring. Let sauce bubble and thicken for 1-2 minutes until it coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over top. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to heat through. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.

Notes

For dairy-free: Substitute coconut cream for heavy cream. For extra umami: Add a dash of soy sauce to the sauce. The sauce can be thinned with additional broth if too thick. Let chicken cool 20-30 minutes before storing. Leftovers store well for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.