Description
Creamy Herb Mushroom Chicken is a quick and delicious skillet dish featuring tender chicken tenders cooked with fresh mushrooms and a luscious herb-infused cream sauce. This comforting meal combines the earthiness of mushrooms with fresh dill, parsley, and green onions, all brought together by a rich garlic cream base. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it’s ready in just about 25 minutes and serves four hearty portions.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins & Dairy
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 Tbsp butter, divided
Vegetables & Herbs
- 1/2 lb mushrooms, rinsed and patted dry
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings & Oils
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt, divided, plus more to taste
- 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Rinse and pat dry the mushrooms, chop the fresh dill, parsley, and green onions, and mince the garlic cloves. Set all aside for easy access during cooking.
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of garlic salt evenly over the chicken tenders, ensuring they are well-coated for flavor.
- Sear the chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add half the olive oil and half the butter. Once melted and hot, add the seasoned chicken tenders. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the mushrooms: In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and butter. Add the mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes or until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and chopped green onions, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Create the cream sauce: Pour the heavy whipping cream into the skillet with the mushrooms and aromatics. Stir well and allow the sauce to simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add fresh herbs and season: Mix in the chopped dill and parsley. Taste the sauce and add remaining garlic salt or more to suit your preference.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken tenders to the skillet, spooning the creamy herb mushroom sauce over them. Allow everything to heat together for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the creamy herb mushroom chicken hot, garnished with extra fresh herbs if desired. This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Patting mushrooms dry ensures they brown properly instead of steaming.
- Fresh herbs add vibrant flavor; feel free to adjust quantities based on your taste.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer the cream slightly longer until desired consistency.
- To make this dish dairy-free, substitute heavy cream and butter with coconut cream and olive oil.
- Use chicken breasts if tenders are unavailable, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
