Description
A sophisticated yet simple chicken dish featuring golden-brown cutlets smothered in a rich, umami-laden cream sauce with mushrooms. This one-pan meal delivers restaurant-quality flavor in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts (sliced lengthwise)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Season chicken generously with salt and pepper
Dredge in flour, shaking off excess
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 4-5 minutes/side until golden
Stir in mushrooms and garlic; sauté 3 minutes until browned
Pour in broth and lemon juice. Boil 2 minutes to reduce
Add Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, and cream. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened
Return chicken to pan. Cover and cook 5 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F
Garnish with parsley
Notes
Use chicken thighs for extra moisture
Substitute shiitake mushrooms for deeper umami
Coconut cream may replace heavy cream for dairy-free
Add 1 teaspoon soy sauce for Asian twist
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes for Busy Nights
- Method: Pan Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Continental
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg