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Creamy One-Pot Mushroom Chicken

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A quick and easy one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy mushroom sauce, perfect for cozy dinners with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680 grams)
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) dry white wine (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • A handful fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Optional: squeeze of lemon juice for brightness

Instructions

  1. Prep Ingredients (5-10 minutes): Slice mushrooms, mince garlic, chop onion and thyme. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear the Chicken (8-10 minutes): Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Sauté Aromatics and Mushrooms (5-7 minutes): Lower heat to medium. Add remaining butter, then onions and garlic. Cook until fragrant and onions are translucent. Add mushrooms and cook until moisture evaporates and mushrooms brown, about 5 minutes.
  4. Deglaze and Simmer (5 minutes): Pour in white wine (if using) and chicken broth. Scrape browned bits from pan. Stir in Dijon mustard and thyme. Simmer until slightly reduced.
  5. Add Cream and Chicken (8-10 minutes): Stir in heavy cream and bring to gentle simmer. Nestle chicken breasts into sauce. Cover and cook about 8 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and sauce thickens. Stir gently once or twice.
  6. Finish and Garnish (2 minutes): Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Optionally squeeze lemon juice over top. Sprinkle chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature chicken for even cooking. Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing to ensure browning. Simmer cream gently to avoid curdling. Adjust sauce thickness by adding broth or cream if too thick, or simmer uncovered if too thin. Let dish rest a few minutes after cooking for flavors to meld. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream and butter with olive oil. For gluten-free, ensure chicken broth and mustard are certified gluten-free.

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