Creamy Chicken Mushroom
A comforting dish combining the rich flavors of chicken and mushrooms with velvety heavy cream, ensuring each bite bursts with comfort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Sautéing garlic and mushrooms: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, sautéing until mushrooms are soft.
- Combining chicken and thyme: Add the cooked chicken and thyme, and stir to combine.
- Simmering with chicken broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stirring in heavy cream: Slowly stir in the heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper.
- Thickening the sauce: Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Final assembly and garnishing: Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of chicken broth to revive the creamy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg