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Creamy Mushroom Chicken – Comfort Food Made Elegant

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Creamy Mushroom Chicken features tender chicken breasts in a rich, garlic-infused mushroom cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy yet elegant dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp butter (plus more if needed)

  • 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 shallot, minced

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • ¾ cup heavy cream

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

  • Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish

Instructions

  • Slice or pound chicken to even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  • Add more butter if needed. Sauté mushrooms until browned (6–8 minutes).

  • Add garlic and shallots. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

  • Pour in broth, scraping pan. Stir in cream, mustard, and Parmesan. Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.

  • Return chicken to pan. Simmer 2–3 minutes more.

  • Garnish with herbs and serve hot.

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