Chicken with Pecan Cream and Mushrooms
Elevate your dinner table with this indulgent Chicken with Pecan Cream and Mushrooms recipe, a rich and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a velvety, nutty cream sauce. Perfectly seared chicken is bathed in a luxurious blend of heavy cream, earthy cremini mushrooms, and finely ground pecans, all enhanced with fresh thyme and a hint of garlic for a sophisticated, savory depth. This recipe is both elegant and comforting, making it ideal for special occasions or an elevated weeknight meal. Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables, rice, or creamy mashed potatoes. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a show-stopping meal that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether you're seeking a hearty chicken recipe or an irresistible creamy sauce, this dish checks all the boxes!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 8 ounces Cremini mushrooms
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Pecans, finely ground
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter. Once melted, add the mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and are golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
Step 4
Add the minced garlic to the mushrooms and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5
Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Simmer the sauce over low heat for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
Step 6
Stir in the ground pecans and fresh thyme leaves. Cook for another 2 minutes, ensuring the sauce is well combined and creamy.
Step 7
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the pecan cream sauce and mushrooms over them. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot. Pair with steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1409.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2862.3 |
| Total Fat 198.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 76.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 893.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3249.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.1g | |
| Protein 228.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 22.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 192.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3182.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories