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Chicken Breast in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Chicken Breast in Creamy Mushroom Sauce features juicy pan-seared chicken served in a rich Parmesan mushroom cream sauce.
Ready in just 40 minutes.
Perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant family meals.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Crispy Chicken

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 600–700 g)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Creamy Mushroom Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 300 g 10 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup dry white wine or additional chicken stock
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

For Serving

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives optional
  • Fresh parsley or green onions optional substitute

Instructions
 

  • Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create four thin chicken cutlets.
  • Season both sides with salt and black pepper, then lightly coat each piece with flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook for about 2½ minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter over high heat.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 4 minutes until they become golden brown around the edges.
  • Stir in the minced garlic along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the white wine (or additional chicken stock) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer for about 30 seconds until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Add the chicken stock and cook for another minute until slightly reduced.
  • Lower the heat to medium and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer gently for about 2 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  • Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the creamy mushroom sauce over the top. Simmer for about 30 seconds until heated through.
  • Garnish with chopped chives or fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

This creamy chicken recipe pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread for soaking up the rich mushroom sauce.
Swiss brown (cremini) mushrooms provide a deeper flavor, but white button mushrooms also work perfectly.
For extra freshness, garnish with chopped parsley, thyme, or chives just before serving.