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White plate with broccoli, rice, chicken, and a mushroom cream sauce drizzled on top

Chicken in Garlic Mushroom Cream Sauce

Course: Chicken, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, garlic, mushrooms
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 383kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
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.
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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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and gently simmer for 2-3 minutes just to reheat.

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

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 715IU | Vitamin C: 9.6mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.9mg