Description
Succulent golden crispy chicken with creamy mushroom sauce brings elegance to weeknight dinners. Hearty flavors blend perfectly, creating a comforting meal that satisfies hunger and delights senses with each savory bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 large chicken breasts (boneless skinless)
Seasonings and Coating:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper
- 1/4 cup flour
Sauce and Additional Ingredients:
- 15 grams / 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 30 grams / 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 300 grams / 10 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock (low sodium)
- 1 cup thickened / heavy cream (full fat)
- 1/2 cup parmesan (freshly grated)
- 2 tablespoons chives (finely sliced)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally into 4 thin, even steaks to ensure uniform cooking and tenderness.
- Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper, then dust evenly with flour, pressing gently to create a light, adherent coating.
- Heat butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat (around 375°F). Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, then transfer to a warm plate.
- Increase skillet heat to high and add remaining butter. Sauté mushrooms for 4 minutes, allowing edges to caramelize and develop rich flavor.
- Introduce minced garlic to the mushrooms, seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for an additional minute until garlic becomes fragrant and mushrooms turn golden.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up browned bits. Allow alcohol to evaporate completely for about 30 seconds, creating depth of flavor.
- Pour chicken stock into the skillet, reducing vigorously for 1 minute. Add cream, lower heat to medium, and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, approximately 2 minutes.
- Incorporate parmesan cheese, stirring until smoothly integrated. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed for balanced flavor.
- Return chicken to the sauce, warming for 30 seconds to meld flavors. Garnish with fresh chives and serve directly from the pan or transfer to a serving platter.
Notes
- Slice chicken breasts thinly to ensure even and quick cooking, preventing dry or overcooked meat.
- Use a light dusting of flour to create a delicate golden crust that seals in moisture and adds subtle texture.
- Choose high-quality mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for deeper, richer flavor in the sauce.
- Control heat carefully when sautéing to prevent burning garlic and develop perfect golden-brown color on chicken and mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 55 g
- Saturated Fat: 32 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 55 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg