Description
Succulent seared chicken breast with mushroom cream sauce delivers French-inspired comfort on a plate. Silky sauce and perfectly golden chicken create a restaurant-quality meal you’ll savor with each creamy, indulgent bite.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Mushroom and Aromatics:
- 8 oz white button mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 small shallot
Sauce and Finishing:
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp white wine (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then generously season both sides with salt and black pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and just before smoking point.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust, approximately 5-6 minutes per side. Chicken internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Remove perfectly seared chicken from skillet, transfer to a plate, and loosely tent with aluminum foil to retain warmth.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter, allowing it to melt and slightly foam.
- Quickly sauté finely chopped shallots and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet, cooking until they release moisture and develop a rich, caramelized exterior, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Optional: Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to create a smooth, velvety sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet, gently coating them with the luxurious mushroom cream sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, adding a bright, herbaceous finish to the dish.
- Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining sauce over the chicken breasts.
Notes
- Create a perfectly crisp chicken exterior by thoroughly patting the breasts dry before seasoning, which helps achieve golden-brown searing without steaming.
- Monitor skillet temperature carefully to prevent burning; medium-high heat ensures even browning and locks in juicy chicken moisture.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace standard flour with almond or cornstarch when thickening the sauce, maintaining the creamy texture without wheat products.
- Transform this dish into a lighter version by substituting heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk, reducing overall calorie content while preserving rich flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg