Description
French-inspired chicken and mushrooms in creamy sauce delivers classic comfort on a plate. Delicate ingredients combine with rich cream and herbs, creating a memorable dining experience you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise into cutlets
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 3/4 cup yellow onion, diced
- 8 ounces brown mushrooms, thick sliced
- 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Massage chicken cutlets with a blend of salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and thyme to infuse deep flavor profiles.
- Ignite a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling surface. Carefully position chicken pieces and sear for approximately 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Relocate chicken to a warming plate.
- Reduce skillet temperature to medium, introduce butter and allow it to melt. Gently sweat onions until translucent, roughly 5 minutes. Incorporate mushrooms and garlic, continuing to cook until vegetables soften and release their aromatic essence, about 4 minutes.
- Craft sauce by combining rosemary, chicken broth, flour, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a separate bowl. Whisk vigorously to eliminate potential lumps, then cascade mixture into the vegetable-laden skillet.
- Elevate heat to trigger boiling, then immediately lower temperature. Allow sauce to simmer and develop complexity for 5 minutes.
- Integrate heavy cream, whisking thoroughly to create a silky, unified sauce with rich consistency.
- Reintroduce seared chicken into the skillet, nestling pieces within the creamy sauce. Warm for 1-2 minutes, ensuring chicken absorbs surrounding flavors and reaches ideal serving temperature.
Notes
- Seasoning Boost: Crush dried herbs between your fingers before adding to release more intense flavors and enhance the overall taste profile of the chicken.
- Meat Perfection: Pat chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior that seals in moisture and creates a delectable crust.
- Low-Carb Adaptation: Replace flour with cornstarch or xanthan gum to thicken the sauce for a gluten-free and keto-friendly version without compromising the creamy texture.
- Dairy-Free Modification: Substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or unsweetened almond milk to create a lighter sauce that accommodates dairy-sensitive diets while maintaining rich flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg