Southern Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Indulge in the comforting flavors of Southern Creamy Mushroom Chicken, where succulent, golden-brown chicken breasts meet a rich, velvety mushroom sauce. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of salt, black pepper, and paprika, the chicken is lightly coated in flour and pan-seared to crispy perfection. The dish is elevated with tender cremini mushrooms, fragrant garlic, and a luxurious sauce made from chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-skillet wonder is an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner option that's as creamy as it is satisfying. Serve it alongside fluffy mashed potatoes, buttery rice, or crisp steamed vegetables for a complete Southern-inspired meal that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 8 ounces Cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 0.75 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Step 2

Dredge the seasoned chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the sliced mushrooms. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and golden.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 7

Pour in the chicken broth and deglaze the skillet by scraping the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Let the broth simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 9

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and let them simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1540.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2778.2

Total Fat 162.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 904.6mg	0%
Sodium 4200.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g	0%
Total Sugars 5.7g
Protein 250.1g	0%

Vitamin D 29.6IU	0%
Calcium 608.5mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 2969.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.1%

Protein: 37.0%

Carbs: 8.9%