Description
Smothered Mushroom Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. This comforting recipe is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, offering savory flavors and simple preparation. With just a few key ingredients, you can create a meal that warms hearts and satisfies appetites. Serve it over rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce and enjoy memorable moments around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté sliced mushrooms until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and onion powder; season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping any brown bits from the pan. Add Dijon mustard and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Nestle chicken breasts into the mushroom mixture, cover with foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve on plates, drizzling extra sauce over each portion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg