This Chicken and Mushroom dish comes together quickly in one skillet with boneless skinless chicken breasts, white buttons mushrooms, and a luscious creamy sauce. In less than 30 minutes you too can have a delectable meal on the table made with all natural ingredients.
I love to serve this tasty and tender chicken for those busy weeknight meals. I usually include a starch like mashed potatoes, white rice, or angel hair pasta. If it is a special occasion or company is coming I like to include some Homemade Biscuits and fresh green beans.
How to make Chicken and Mushrooms
Start by cooking the mushrooms in a large pan with a little butter over medium high heat. Then reduce the heat and add the garlic. Plate the mushrooms and garlic.
Then add a little oil to the skillet and brown the chicken. Plate the chicken and add the cream, chicken broth, Worcestershire Sauce, marjoram, onion powder, and fresh ground black pepper. Bring to a low boil over medium low heat. Then reduce the heat and simmer for about ten minutes.
Finally season with salt and pepper to taste. Then add the mushrooms and chicken back to the skillet. Simmer until heated through and top with fresh thyme leaves and chopped rosemary.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- Use white button or cremini mushrooms.
- If your chicken breasts are too thick simply pound them on the thick side with a meat mallet.
- For optimal flavor use fresh thyme, parsley, or rosemary.
- Bring the cream to a low boil over medium low heat stirring frequently. You don’t want your cream in a full rolling boil. Then reduce to simmer and stir frequently letting it simmer for about ten minutes. It should almost be reduced by half.
- Sometimes I use beef broth instead of chicken broth. It seems counterintuitive but it works well.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop on low heat. If the cream separates add a couple tablespoons of fresh cream.
- I do not recommend freezing this recipe.
How to prep fresh rosemary
If you are lucky enough to have the land and you love to cook do yourself a favor and grow some fresh herbs. Rosemary is one of my favorites and it is very low maintenance. You simply put it into the ground and keep it watered. It is dog and cat friendly too. It is so aromatic and when I need some for a recipe I simply cut a little off the plant, wash it, dry it real well, and snip it right into my dish with my kitchen scissors. Little tiny small snips so there is a little bit in each bite.
How to prep fresh thyme
I also grow a thyme plant every year. It is also very low maintenance and dog and cat friendly. Essentially all you want from the thyme plant is the beautiful, tasty and fragrant leaves. Be sure to dry the sprigs well after washing. It is a pain when the herb wants to stick your hands more than it wants to go in the dish. If you run your fingers up the sprig you can push those leave right off and into your recipe. It takes practice but after a while you will become a pro at it.
More chicken recipe for your enjoyment!
Mushroom Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 lb. white button or cremini mushrooms sliced thick
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 chicken cutlets about 1/2 inch thick about 6 ounces each
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
- ½ teaspoon marjoram or oregano
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ½ tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary snipped
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until golden brown. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Plate the mushrooms and garlic.
- Heat the oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until brown on both sides and cooked through. Plate the chicken.
- Add the chicken broth stirring to loosen any brown bits off the bottom. Let it reduce for a few minutes, then add the cream, Worcestershire Sauce, marjoram, onion powder, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let it simmer for 10 minutes or until it is reduced by half.
- Add the mushrooms and chicken back to the skillet. Warm for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and fresh rosemary.
Notes
- Use white button or cremini mushrooms.
- If your chicken breasts are too thick simply pound them on the thick side with a meat mallet.
- Fresh thyme and rosemary really take this recipe over the top.
- Bring the cream to a low boil over medium low heat stirring frequently. You don't want your cream in a full rolling boil. Then reduce to simmer and stir frequently letting it simmer for about ten minutes. It should almost be reduced by half.
- Sometimes I use beef broth instead of chicken broth. It seems counterintuitive but it works well.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop on low heat. If the cream separates add a couple tablespoons of fresh cream.
- I do not recommend freezing this recipe.
Nutrition
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Irena
Thanks! This was the perfect recipe for my family. They just loved it. Thanks for sharing!
Sheebachandini
I love mushrooms especially in a dish like this. I might try it with pasta. My kids will love it. Love the gorgeous pictures- it makes me hungry!
Beth Pierce
Thanks ! Enjoy!!
Claudia
I love this version of chicken and mushrooms. It is so easy to make yet so delicious!
brianne
It was my first time making this. I burnt the mushrooms a little haha but it turned out really well. Thanks for sharing this
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome.
Alita
Wow, chicken and mushrooms are the best combinations! I loved your recipe and I can make it again for my family
Beth Pierce
Thanks Alita! So glad that you and your family liked it.
Millie
This sounds like the perfect recipe for me. One pot and ready in 30minutes! But most importantly, it looks delicious!
Christian Foremost
Was super delicious. My whole family enjoyed this recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Tweenselmom
Chicken and mushrooms combined is heavenly! The kids really enjoyed this. I will make it again.
Melanie Edjourian
My husband loves chicken dishes. Chicken with mushrooms is one of his favorites. I often add in bacon too.
Rosey
Now I’m singing the song, Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme.” My daughter grows her own herbs and is always sure to make certain they are safe. Her pets try to get into them (you never know, they’re nosy!).
Heather
Mushrooms are my absolute favorite! I can’t wait to try this recipe. I know my family will love it.
Alice Mola
This recipe was something my mom made a version of as I was growing up. Looking delicious and a great way to use up some mushrooms for a weeknight meal.
Maureen
Yum! This dish was simply amazing. I love how it doesn’t require a lot of ingredients and that it’s super easy to make. Thanks for sharing this recipe. I can’t wait to make it again.
Swathi
This is delicious chicken and mushroom, great meal. Thanks for sharing it!
Lynndee
We love chicken over here so I am always on the lookout for new chicken recipes to try. Going to save your recipe for later. Looks good!
Abida
The recipe is one of the most delicious yet easiest recipes I have ever made in my life! Thanks for sharing