Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms and Herbs
Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms and Herbs
Introduction
This comforting French-inspired dish combines tender chicken with a rich and creamy sauce made with mushrooms and fresh herbs. Perfect for an elegant yet easy dinner, it pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or potatoes.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 4 chicken breasts
- 250 g / 9 oz brown or white mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 30 g / 2 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 200 ml / ¾ cup heavy cream
- 150 ml / ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, tarragon)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the mushrooms
- In the same skillet, add butter.
- Sauté mushrooms until golden brown.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Make the creamy sauce
- Pour in chicken stock and let it reduce by half.
- Stir in cream and Dijon mustard, mixing well.
- Add fresh herbs and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Combine and serve
- Return chicken to the skillet, simmer for 2–3 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Serve hot, generously coated with sauce, alongside your favorite side dish.