Chicken in Garlic Mushroom Cream Sauce

This Chicken in Garlic Mushroom Cream Sauce is packed full of flavor and super easy to make! Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pot recipe is a great weeknight meal the whole family will love.

Sometimes I’m in need of delicious comfort food but don’t have the energy to spend much time making it. That’s when this mouthwatering chicken in garlic mushroom cream sauce recipe comes in. Simple ingredients, easy cleanup, and a warm, comforting meal in less time than it takes to order takeout!

It’s All About the Garlic Mushroom Cream Sauce:

I’m digging this delicious chicken recipe out of the archives because my garlic mushroom cream sauce is in need of some attention! Plus, my old pictures definitely needed some updating, and I have perfected the recipe over the years.

This chicken is drenched in a mouthwatering mushroom sauce that has become a family favorite around the house. Honestly, I use it for all kinds of recipes, from pasta to proteins to rice! My family loves it, and I love that it doesn’t take long to make — PLUS, it doesn’t lead to a lot of dirty dishes, either, so that’s a win, too.

I usually serve this chicken dish with steamed broccoli and brown rice, but any veggie of choice or even mashed potatoes would be great here.

Original recipe published March 2014

Ingredients:

CHICKEN: I opted for thinner boneless chicken breasts because they cook quicker. The original recipe just used the chicken breasts as is but for quite a while now they have been so huge that I usually cut them in half horizontally to make them thinner. If you can buy smaller chicken breasts then you don’t need to cut them in half, but maybe just pound them out a little so they cook more evenly.

MUSHROOMS: I used baby portobello mushrooms and then finely sliced them, but you can use cremini or why mushrooms, as well. Sometimes if I have a few different types in the pantry, I like to use a combination for the different colors and flavors.

SAUCE & SEASONINGS: Salt and pepper, onion, butter, olive oil, garlic cloves, flour, chicken broth, heavy cream, fresh rosemary

How to make Chicken in Garlic Mushroom Cream Sauce:

COOK THE CHICKEN: First, you will heat a large skillet over medium heat and add in the olive oil. While the skillet is heating, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. When the oil is hot, cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. After your chicken is cooked, place them on a plate and loosely cover them with foil to help keep them warm.

ADD MUSHROOMS AND ONIONS: Next it’s time for the mushrooms and onions! I like to make sure the mushrooms are nice and browned (but not burnt) because it adds a lot of flavor to the dish. So first, to the same skillet, add the 3 tablespoons of butter along with the mushrooms and onions. Then you will cook and stir occasionally for about 5-7 minutes or until everything is browned to your liking. Don’t forget to add in the garlic and cook until fragrant for an additional 1-2 minutes.

THICKEN THE SAUCE: Now, pour in the broth and cream. Be sure to stir well and get all those browned bits up from the pan because it will add a lot of flavor and give you that golden brown gravy!

SIMMER AND SERVE: Return the chicken to the pan and gently simmer for 2-3 minutes just to reheat. Then, it’s finally time to enjoy!

FAQs:

Serving Suggestions:

• Lemon Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
• Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots
• Or your favorite steamed vegetable
• Brown rice or mashed potatoes
• Simple side salad

You may also like to try these 30-minute meals:

• Simple Sheet Pan Salmon Asparagus
• One Pot Bacon Alfredo
• Cheese Ravioli in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

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Chicken in Garlic Mushroom Cream Sauce

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

This Chicken in Garlic Mushroom Cream Sauce is packed full of flavor and super easy to make! Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pot recipe is a great weeknight meal the whole family will love.

Course: Chicken, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken, garlic, mushrooms

Servings: 4 -6

Calories: 383 kcal

Author: Malinda Linnebur

Ingredients

• 2-3 boneless chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 ½ cups chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy cream, half and half or whole milk
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the olive oil. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste and add to heated skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove from the skillet and set aside loosely covered with foil to keep warm.
2. To the same skillet add the 3 tablespoons of butter along with the mushrooms and onions. Cook and stir occasionally for about 5-7 minutes or until browned to your liking. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant 1-2 minutes.
3. Stir in the flour and then the broth, cream and rosemary. Stir well to combine and scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
4. Return the chicken to the pan and gently simmer for 2-3 minutes just to reheat.

Recipe Notes

1. What to serve with Chicken in Garlic Mushroom Cream Sauce:
   1. Lemon Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
   2. Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots
   3. Or your favorite steamed vegetable
   4. Brown rice or mashed potatoes
   5. Simple side salad

Nutrition Facts

Chicken in Garlic Mushroom Cream Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 383 Calories from Fat 279

% Daily Value*

Fat 31g48%

Saturated Fat 14g88%

Cholesterol 99mg33%

Sodium 480mg21%

Potassium 507mg14%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 15g30%

Vitamin A 715IU14%

Vitamin C 9.6mg12%

Calcium 40mg4%

Iron 0.9mg5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate.