Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into chunks
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or a few sprigs of fresh thyme)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley or thyme, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare Chicken: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add the mushrooms and sauté until golden and softened. Remove and set aside with the chicken.
3. Cook Aromatics: Add diced onions to the skillet and sauté until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Make the Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Reduce heat to medium, then add the heavy cream and Dijon mustard (if using). Stir in thyme.
5. Combine Ingredients: Return the chicken and mushrooms to the skillet. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked, and the sauce has thickened.
6. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
7. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme and serve hot over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Enjoy your creamy and flavorful dish! Let me know if you’d like any adjustments to the recipe!