Easy Chicken Breast with Mushrooms

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Hey there, friends!

If you’re on the hunt for a delicious dinner idea, I’ve got something special for you.

Today, we’re whipping up chicken breast with mushrooms.

It’s juicy, flavorful, and super easy to make.

Perfect for a weeknight meal or when you want to impress your guests.

Grab your skillet and let’s dive in!

chicken breast with mushrooms
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Preparation Time 10-15 minutes
Cooking Time 20-30 minutes
Total Time 30-45 minutes
Level of Difficulty Medium

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 2 large chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, ~600-700g / 1.2 – 1.4 lb total)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (15g)

Mushroom Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30g)
  • 300g mushrooms, sliced (button or swiss brown) (10 oz)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (or more chicken stock)
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock (low sodium)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (full fat)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan (finely grated)
  • 2 tablespoons finely sliced chives (optional; can substitute with parsley or green onions)

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

Start by splitting each chicken breast in half horizontally to form 4 thin steaks in total.

Sprinkle each side with salt and pepper.

Then, dust each side with flour and use your fingers to spread the flour evenly over the surface of the chicken steaks.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

Melt 15g of butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.

Add the chicken steaks and cook each side for 2 1/2 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and just cooked through.

Remove the chicken from the pan, cover it to keep warm, and set aside.

Step 3: Cook the Mushrooms

In the same frying pan, add the remaining butter and increase the heat to high.

Add the mushrooms and cook for about 4 minutes, until they start to turn golden brown on the edges.

Add the garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Continue cooking for another minute until both the garlic and mushrooms are golden.

Step 4: Deglaze the Skillet

Add the white wine to the pan.

It will bubble and release steam!

Cook for 30 seconds, scraping the bottom of the pan, until the wine is mostly evaporated and the alcohol smell is gone.

Step 5: Make the Creamy Sauce

Add the chicken stock to the pan and cook vigorously for 1 minute, allowing it to mostly evaporate.

Then, add the cream and lower the heat to medium.

Simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly.

Stir in the Parmesan cheese, tasting to adjust salt and pepper as needed.

Step 6: Finish and Serve

Return the chicken to the pan, letting it warm through in the sauce for about 30 seconds.

Garnish with chives and serve directly from the pan for a family-style meal, or transfer the chicken and sauce to a serving platter.

For individual servings, place a portion of chicken on each plate, spoon the creamy mushroom sauce over the chicken, and garnish with more chives.

This dish is ideally served with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

chicken breast with mushrooms
Image: © mollyshomeguide.com (Visualized and enhanced using AI technology)

chicken breast with mushrooms
Image: © mollyshomeguide.com (Visualized and enhanced using AI technology)

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