Creamy Mushroom Chicken
This is the perfect easy weeknight recipe!
Creamy Mushroom Chicken
Ingredients:
4 boneless chicken breasts
1/4 cup butter
8 ounces slices baby bella mushrooms
2 shallots, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup half and half
1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup chopped fresh parlsey
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
Directions:
In a large pan, heat the olive oil, then add the chicken breast on medium heat. Cook until brown on each side, then remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
Add chopped shallots and sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook for a few minutes until tender. Then, remove the pan and set aside as well.
Sauce: Add butter to the pan and melt. Then, add minced garlic and cook until tender. Add flour and use whisk to thicken the sauce, bring to a boil. Then, whisk in chicken broth, half and half, shaved parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and half of the parsley.
Add the chicken and mushrooms back to the pan in the sauce. Sprinkle remaining parsley over top. Serve with pasta or rice.