Description
A creamy and comforting Cream of Mushroom Soup Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich mushroom soup sauce, enhanced with onions, garlic powder, and herbs. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with simple ingredients and straightforward steps.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- Chopped parsley (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner pieces. Season each piece generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to enhance flavor.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a plate, reserving any juices.
- Sauté onions: Lower the heat to medium, add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet, then add the chopped onions. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened and lightly browned.
- Make the sauce: Pour in chicken broth and the condensed cream of mushroom soup. Stir thoroughly to combine and form a smooth sauce.
- Simmer chicken in sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low, return the chicken along with any collected juices to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Add extra chicken broth if the sauce thickens too much.
- Finish and serve: Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- Using boneless, skinless chicken breasts helps the dish cook evenly and quickly.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with a homemade version for a fresher taste.
- Adding parsley enhances both flavor and presentation but is optional.
- If sauce becomes too thick, incrementally add chicken broth to reach preferred consistency.
