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.