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Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Creamy Mushroom Chicken for a Cozy Weeknight Delight

Creamy Mushroom Chicken brings comforting flavors to your weeknight dinner in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts large cutlets
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Flour for dredging
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or more olive oil for dairy-free
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms (Cremini or White) fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth preferably low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice juice of half a lemon
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1 cup Heavy/Whipping Cream or half-and-half

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create four thinner cutlets. Season with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken cutlets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add butter and mushrooms. Cook with Italian seasoning for 5-7 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds. Then stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Cook for 3-4 minutes to reduce.
  5. Add heavy cream and stir to combine. Return chicken and mushrooms to the skillet, simmer for 5 minutes. Season to taste before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the creamy sauce.

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