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Creamy Mushroom Chicken One-Pan Comfort in 30 Minutes

Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Golden-seared chicken and earthy mushrooms come together in a rich, silky sauce, a one-pan wonder that delivers pure comfort food magic.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise to create cutlets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter plus more if needed
  • 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water for slurry
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme or parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Paper towels
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create cutlets. Pat dry with paper towels. Wipe mushrooms clean and slice. Mix cornstarch and cold water to create slurry and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms in a single layer and brown without stirring too often, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan once golden and set aside.
  3. Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Sear in the same skillet until golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add more butter to the pan if needed, then sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Deglaze with lemon juice, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Add chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and browned mushrooms to the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and cornstarch slurry. Let the sauce bubble and thicken for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over top. Simmer for 2 minutes until heated through.
  8. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley and serve hot.
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Notes

For dairy-free: Swap in full-fat coconut milk. For a boost of umami: Try a dash of soy sauce. Wipe mushrooms clean rather than washing to prevent sogginess. Don't stir mushrooms too often to achieve golden browning. Pat chicken dry before searing for better color.
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