Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Here’s a delicious and easy Creamy Mushroom Chicken recipe you can make in about 30–40 minutes:

🍽️ Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

• Salt and pepper (to taste)

• 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)

• 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter)

• 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced (white or cremini)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream

• ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth

• ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

🥘 Instructions:

1. Season and Sear Chicken:

   • Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

2. Cook Mushrooms:

   • In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed.

   • Add mushrooms and cook until golden and softened (about 5–7 minutes).

   • Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Make Cream Sauce:

   • Lower heat to medium. Pour in chicken broth and stir, scraping up browned bits.

   • Add cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Stir until smooth.

   • Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.

4. Combine and Serve:

   • Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, and simmer another 3–5 minutes.

   • Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

🍽️ Serving Ideas:

• Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or with steamed veggies.

• Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and texture.