Creamy Mushroom Chicken (20 Minute Dinner!)

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Served with juicy chicken breasts and a velvety mushroom sauce, this Creamy Mushroom Chicken Recipe One of the fastest chicken and mushroom recipes you can make – in just 20 minutes!Creamy Chicken with Mushroom Sauce Chicken Salad, Florentine Chickenand Chicken Zucchini Casserole, but with the addition of smoky bacon and delicious seasoning.This is one of my favorites a plate of rice!

Ingredients and Substitutes

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce, what each ingredient does in the recipe, and substitution options.For measurements, see Recipe card below.

• chicken – Choose fresh, boneless, skinless chicken breasts of the same size so they cook at the same speed. Boneless skinless chicken thighs are also great in this recipe, but the cooking time will vary.
• sea ​​salt and black pepper – Since this Creamy Mushroom Chicken is a gluten-free dish, we just seasoned it with salt and pepper instead of flour. The sauce will still be sticky!
• olive oil – The extra virgin olives give this recipe a clean herbal flavor, but you can substitute your favorite cooking oil, or use half oil and half butter.
• Cream of Mushrooms – These succulent mushrooms are also known as “Baby Bellas”. Other fresh mushrooms like sliced ​​portobellos, shiitakes, or everyday white mushrooms will work too.
• bacon – optional, but adds a lot of flavor!you can get mine Preferred bacon brands here, or any brand you like.if you already have Oven Baked Bacon Available, feel free to use.
• garlic – Use fresh cloves here as they will be peeled and crushed. If you don’t have it, you can use 1/4 tsp garlic powder instead.
• fresh thyme – Adds flavour to creamy sauces. If you need to substitute dried thyme, use 1/2 tsp. Alternatively, fresh rosemary can be a good substitute.
• indian seasoning – Mixed spices, including chili powder, onion powder and chili powder, etc. It brightens the flavor of the sauce, but you can omit it if desired.
• heavy cream – as a natural cornstarch substitute Make a thick and smooth sauce in this creamy chicken and mushroom recipe. (Heavy cream will thicken as you reduce.) Don’t substitute milk here as your sauce will be very runny, but coconut cream can be used as a substitute if desired.
• grated parmesan cheese cheese – Rich Parmesan adds extra flavor to the mushroom sauce and also helps thicken it.

How to Make Creamy Mushroom Chicken

This section shows how to make Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique to help you visualize it.For complete instructions, including quantities and temperatures, see Recipe card below.

1. season. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
2. searing. in a hot oil large frying pan Medium to high temperature. Fry the chicken on both sides until golden brown. Transfer to a plate, cover and keep warm.

3. Make mushroom sauce for chicken. Add mushrooms, bacon (if using), garlic, thyme, and Cajun seasoning (if using) to skillet. Cook until light brown.
4. simmer. Add the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a boil.

5. Bold. Add the Parmesan and toss until the creamy mushroom chicken sauce is smooth.
6. combine. Return the chicken to the pot. Cover chicken with mushrooms and sauce. Cook long enough to reheat the chicken. Garnish the Cream of Mushroom Chicken with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.

Storage Instructions

• Shop: Store leftovers from the Chicken Mushroom recipe in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
• Reheat: Heat on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave on low power until heated through.
• freeze: Cap tightly or seal in a zip lock bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating. The sauce might separate a bit, but if you stir it it should come back together.

What to Serve with Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Try these healthy and delicious combinations with creamy chicken and mushrooms:

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Creamy Mushroom Chicken (20 Minute Dinner!)

This Creamy Mushroom Chicken recipe features juicy golden chicken breasts and a creamy garlic Parmesan mushroom sauce. Ready in 20 minutes!

Prepare: 5 minute

chef: 15 minute

All: 20 minute

Serving Size: 4 (Adjust the scale recipe)

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1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.

2. heat the oil large frying pan Medium to high temperature.roast chicken, approx. 4-8 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate, cover and keep warm.

3. Add mushrooms, bacon (if using), garlic, thyme, and Cajun seasoning (if using) to the same skillet.Cook 3-5 minutesuntil the mushrooms are browned.

4. Stir in heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.

5. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.

6. Return the chicken to the pot and cover with the sauce.Cook 1 minute Reheat chicken, if needed.

7. Garnish with more Parmesan cheese if desired.

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recipe notes

Serving Size: 1/4 of the entire recipe

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving Sizes in Recipe Instructions Above.

Calories 396.1

fat 18.1 grams

protein 52.9 grams

total carbohydrates 2.4 grams

net carbs 1.9 grams

fiber 0.5g

sugar 0.4g

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