Description
Succulent chicken cutlets pan-seared to golden perfection and smothered in a rich, velvety mushroom cream sauce made with earthy mushrooms, garlic, and Parmesan. This elegant yet easy recipe is ideal for a quick, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 5-6 minutes each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté mushrooms for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and garlic, stirring constantly for 1 minute to create a roux.
Gradually add chicken broth, stirring to blend.
Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice until sauce is smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the chicken is fully coated and heated through.
Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, use whole milk instead of heavy cream.
Can be served with rice, roasted vegetables, or pasta.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Meals
- Method: Pan-searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Continental
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
