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Mushroom Chicken

Mushroom Chicken

This mushroom chicken recipe features juicy chicken smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce, embodying the flavor of gravy.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 414 kcal

Equipment

  • large pan
  • Seal-able container
  • Silicone spatula

Ingredients
  

Mushroom and Chicken

  • 10 oz. mushrooms button or baby bella
  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3-4 Tablespoons olive oil

Sauce

  • 2 ½ cups beef broth
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon or 1 teaspoon better than bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce can sub Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder EACH
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme EACH
  • ½ cup dry white wine see notes
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

Prep Work

  • Combine beef broth, chicken bouillon, soy sauce, onion powder, mustard powder, and thyme. Set aside.
  • Combine cornstarch with 3 Tablespoons of cold water in a sealable container and shake to combine. Set aside in a cool place.
  • Gently rinse mushrooms and pat completely dry. Slice if needed.
  • Slice the chicken lengthwise into 2-3 thinner slices. Pound with a meat tenderizer if needed, aim for ½ inch thick slices.

Cook the Mushrooms

  • Melt butter over medium-high heat and add the mushrooms. Allow them to brown on each side for 3-4 minutes, undisturbed.
  • Sauté in batches if needed, leaving space around them will allow them to crisp up more. Add a little more butter and/or a splash of olive oil during cooking if needed. Remove once golden brown and set aside on a plate.

Dredge/Sear the Chicken

  • Lightly sprinkle each side of the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour and tap off excess.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add 3 pieces of chicken, leaving room around each. Sauté for 4-5 minutes per side, until a golden brown crust has developed. Remove and set aside. Repeat with the remaining 3 pieces of chicken.
  • Make slight adjustments to the heat, (up or down), as needed during cooking. Add an additional splash of olive oil if needed throughout cooking.
  • Try to leave the chicken undisturbed as it cooks to get a nice crusty sear.

Deglaze the Pan

  • Turn the heat off and remove any excess oil, but leave the brown bits in the pan. (This is called 'fond' and will give the sauce plenty of flavor.)
  • Add the white wine and the garlic and set heat to medium. Use a silicone spatula to 'clean' the bottom of the pot. Let it bubble gently until reduced by half, about 4 minutes.

Finish the Sauce

  • Add the beef broth mixture and increase heat slightly to bring to a gentle boil. Let it bubble and reduce for 10 minutes.
  • Shake the reserved cornstarch mixture and slowly add it to the bubbling sauce, stirring continuously, until incorporated. The sauce will thicken pretty quickly. Reduce heat to low.
  • Slowly add in the cream, stirring continuously. Add the mushrooms.
  • Add the chicken back to the pot along with any juices from the plate. Spoon the sauce on top. Cover partially and let the chicken heat through for 5 minutes or so. Serve with mashed potatoes or Buttered Noodles and roasted green beans or asparagus.

Notes

Pro Tips: Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay make good wine choices in this recipe. Marsala wine can also be used. Wine Substitute: ½ Cup chicken broth and 1 Tbsp. butter can be used instead of white wine if needed. The mushrooms are cooked separately to concentrate their flavor and give them a nice golden color. To control sodium, consider using unsalted butter, reduced sodium broth, and low sodium soy sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 414kcal
Keyword chicken recipe, comfort food, creamy chicken, easy dinner, Mushroom Chicken, Mushroom Sauce
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