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Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Creamy Mushroom Chicken: Comfort Food in 30 Minutes

Creamy Mushroom Chicken is a quick and easy gluten-free recipe featuring tender chicken and a delicious garlicky mushroom sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Cut into cutlets for faster cooking.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be swapped for vegetable oil.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Use more olive oil for a dairy-free version.
  • 8 oz Mushrooms (cremini or white) Other varieties can be used as per choice.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Substitute with fresh herbs for a fresher taste.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh garlic is recommended.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Homemade or low-sodium is preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Adjust to your acidity preference.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Can be omitted or replaced with yellow mustard.
  • 1 cup Heavy/Whipping Cream Substitute with half-and-half or coconut cream for a lighter concoction.

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken Cutlets: Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets. Season with salt and pepper, coat in flour, and set aside.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken cutlets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Cook the Mushrooms: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms with Italian seasoning for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  4. Form the Sauce Base: Add minced garlic to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Stir in heavy cream, add chicken and mushrooms to coat in sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Final Seasoning and Serve: Adjust sauce seasoning with salt and pepper as needed, serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For best taste, enjoy fresh. Reheat gently on the stove.

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