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Chicken and Mushrooms

Looking for an easy dinner that’s comforting, flavorful, and ready with simple ingredients? This Chicken and Mushrooms recipe features tender pan-seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich mushroom gravy that’s perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. It’s a satisfying family dinner, excellent for meal prep, and one of those classic food ideas everyone will request again.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, pounded to ¼-inch thickness
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
  3. Sauté the mushrooms until browned and tender.
  4. Stir in the butter and melt completely.
  5. Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until smooth.
  7. Simmer until the gravy thickens.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the mushroom gravy.
  9. Simmer for 2–3 minutes and serve hot.

Notes

  • Pound the chicken evenly for quick, uniform cooking.
  • Brown the mushrooms well for the best flavor.
  • Add a splash of heavy cream for an extra-rich gravy.
  • Author: Emmy Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings
  • Calories: 345 kcal per serving

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