Mushroom Chicken

This Mushroom Chicken features tender, juicy chicken breasts smothered in a thick, creamy mushroom sauce reminiscent of a rich homemade gravy. It's a comforting, skillet-style dish that blends earthy button or baby bella mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and a flavorful mix of white wine, beef broth, soy sauce (or Worcestershire), and herbs. Finished with heavy cream for luxurious texture, this meal is ideal served over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or rice, and pairs perfectly with roasted vegetables. Cozy, satisfying, and freezer-friendly, this dish delivers impressive, restaurant-style results with everyday ingredients.

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 10 oz mushrooms (button or baby bella)

• 2 tbsp salted butter

• 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 3–4 tbsp olive oil

Sauce

• 2½ cups beef broth

• 1 chicken bouillon cube (or 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon)

• 1 tsp soy sauce (or Worcestershire sauce)

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp mustard powder

• ½ tsp dried thyme

• ½ cup dry white wine (or substitute with broth + butter)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 tbsp cornstarch

• ⅓ cup heavy cream
  
  

Directions

1. Prep

   • Mix beef broth, bouillon, soy sauce, onion powder, mustard powder, and thyme; set aside.

   • Combine cornstarch with 3 tbsp cold water in a container; set aside.

2. Cook the mushrooms

   • Melt butter over medium-high heat, sauté mushrooms undisturbed 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside. 

3. Dredge & sear chicken

   • Slice chicken if thick, season with salt and pepper, dredge in flour.

   • In pan, heat olive oil and sear chicken ~4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove. 

4. Deglaze the pan

   • Remove excess oil, pour in white wine and garlic, scrape up browned bits. Simmer until reduced by half (~4 minutes). 

5. Make the sauce

   • Add broth mixture and heat to a gentle boil for ~10 minutes.

   • Stir in cornstarch slurry until thickened, reduce heat.

   • Mix in heavy cream, then return mushrooms. 

6. Finish & serve

   • Nestle chicken into the sauce, spoon over top. Cover partially and simmer for 5 minutes.

   • Serve hot over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or roasted vegetables.
     
     

Nutritional Information (per serving; 4 servings)

• Calories: ~414 kcal

• Carbohydrates: ~23 g

• Protein: ~18 g

• Fat: ~26 g (saturated ~10 g)

• Cholesterol: 78 mg

• Sodium: 704 mg

• Fiber: ~1 g

• Sugar: ~2 g

• Potassium: ~599 mg