Description
This creamy mushroom chicken dish features tender chicken breasts in a rich mushroom sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken breasts
- Mushrooms (cremini or button)
- Heavy cream
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
- 8 slices of bacon, chopped
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (substitute half-and-half for a lighter version)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook chicken until done (165°F internal temperature)
- Prepare mushroom sauce
- Combine and serve
Notes
- Can substitute chicken thighs, cooking 2-3 minutes longer
- For dairy-free version, use coconut milk and nutritional yeast
- Best served fresh, though components can be prepared ahead
- Works with various mushroom types including cremini, button, shiitake, oyster, or portobello
- Check chicken doneness with thermometer (165°F) or by touch – firm with slight spring
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
Keywords: creamy mushroom chicken, chicken dinner, mushroom sauce, creamy chicken
