Description
This Cast Iron Creamy Mushroom Chicken recipe is a decadent and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy dinner. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection, then smothered in a rich mushroom cream sauce that will leave you wanting more. Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Mushroom Cream Sauce:
- 8 ounces cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season and Sear the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in a cast iron skillet until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Mushroom Cream Sauce: Sauté mushrooms in butter until browned. Add garlic, thyme, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Simmer: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer to heat through. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice to soak up the creamy sauce.
- Bone-in thighs can also be used—adjust cooking time as needed.
- For added depth, add a splash of white wine with the broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
