Tender golden chicken fillets folded into a silky sauce of sautéed mushrooms, cream and melted cheese — this is comfort food at its easiest. Everything cooks in one skillet, and the whole dish is ready in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Chicken and mushrooms are a match made in heaven: if you enjoy this combination, try our Chicken in Savory Mushroom Sauce or the Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Feta, Baked in Cream. For more on building restaurant-quality pan sauces at home, Serious Eats has excellent technique guides.
Ingredients
- 600 g (1.3 lb) chicken breast fillets
- 400 g (14 oz) button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 200 ml (3/4 cup) heavy cream
- 50 g (1.75 oz) hard cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the chicken fillets and pound lightly on both sides. Rub with salt, pepper, and spices.
- Sear the chicken in a hot skillet until golden on both sides.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion, add the mushrooms, and cook until done.
- Pour in the cream and add the grated cheese, simmering over low heat until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the sauce and simmer 5 more minutes over low heat.
Tips
- Pound the fillets to an even thickness so they cook evenly and stay juicy.
- Brown the mushrooms well before adding the cream — that caramelization adds real depth to the sauce.
- Keep the heat low once the cheese goes in; a gentle simmer keeps the sauce silky instead of grainy.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 112.8 kcal · Protein 17 g · Fat 4 g · Carbs 2.5 g