This chicken in creamy sauce is tender, rich, and deeply comforting, with seared chicken simmered in a silky garlic and mushroom cream sauce. It feels elegant enough for guests yet comes together easily on a weeknight. If you love cozy chicken dinners, you will also enjoy our French-Style Turkey with Tomatoes and Cheese and Hot Chicken Sandwiches with BBQ Sauce.
Ingredients
- 400 g (14 oz) chicken breast
- 200 ml (3/4 cup) cream
- 100 g (3.5 oz) onion
- 100 g (3.5 oz) mushrooms
- 2 garlic cloves
- Thyme
- Salt and spices, to taste
Instructions
- Score the fillet as shown; season with salt, pepper, and Provencal herbs. Sear on both sides in butter with the garlic and thyme.
- Set the chicken aside; saute the chopped onion and mushrooms.
- Pour in the cream, return the chicken, and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve with any side dish you like.
Tips
- Do not overcrowd the pan when searing, so the chicken browns nicely instead of steaming.
- Simmer gently, not at a rolling boil, to keep the cream sauce smooth and silky.
- For another comforting chicken idea, try our Crispy Chicken Cutlets Stuffed with Ham and Cheese, and explore more creamy chicken recipes at Allrecipes.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 169.7 kcal | Protein 9.4 g | Fat 11.4 g | Carbs 7.6 g