Chicken breast with creamy mushroom sauce

Easy

Chicken with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Name: Chicken with Mushroom Cream Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French-Canadian
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 300 g mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake), sliced; 2 shallots, minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 cup dry white wine; 0.75 cup heavy cream (35%); 0.5 cup chicken broth; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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35 min4380 cal

Pan-seared chicken breasts in a luxurious mushroom cream sauce. This is one of the most searched chicken recipes on French Canadian food sites. Simple enough for a weeknight but elegant enough for company. The secret is browning the mushrooms properly and deglazing with white wine.

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Nutrition Per Serving

Calories380 kcal

Protein36 g

Fat20 g

Carbs10 g

Fiber1 g

Sugar2 g

Sodium580 mg

Pro Tips

💡Don't overcrowd mushrooms — cook in batches if needed for proper browning.
💡Let the chicken rest after cooking to keep it juicy.
💡Use a mix of mushroom varieties for more complex flavour.

Variations

🔄Add Dijon mustard to the sauce for poulet à la moutarde.
🔄Use chicken thighs for richer flavour.
🔄Add truffle oil for a luxurious touch.
🔄Gratinée: top with Gruyère and broil until bubbly.

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Chicken with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Ingredients

Instructions

Cook chicken

Sauté mushrooms

Make sauce

Serve

Nutrition Per Serving

Pro Tips

Variations

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