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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 40 minutes.
Perfect with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta
Prep Time 12 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Crispy Chicken

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 600–700g), halved horizontally
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Creamy Mushroom Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 300 g 10 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup chicken stock replacing white wine for a halal-friendly version
  • 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 or parsley
  • Freshly cracked black pepper optional

Instructions
 

  • Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create four thin cutlets.
  • Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  • Lightly coat each piece with flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the chicken for about 2½ minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 4 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken stock to deglaze the pan, scraping up the browned bits. Simmer for about 1 minute.
  • Add the remaining chicken stock and heavy cream. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 30 seconds to warm through.
  • Garnish with chopped chives or parsley and serve your Chicken Breast in Creamy Mushroom Sauce immediately.

Notes

  • Serve over creamy mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, steamed rice, or cauliflower mash.
  • Add baby spinach during the final minute for extra vegetables.
  • Swiss brown, cremini, or button mushrooms all work well.
  • Replace heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version, though the sauce will be thinner