Cream of Mushroom Chicken Breasts

🍗 Cream of Mushroom Chicken Breasts

A creamy, comforting dish where tender chicken breasts simmer in a rich mushroom cream sauce. It’s simple enough for weeknights but tastes like a restaurant meal.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless chicken breasts

• 1 can (10–11 oz) Cream of Mushroom Soup

• 1 cup milk or chicken broth

• 1 cup sliced mushrooms

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp paprika (optional)

• 1 tsp dried parsley or thyme

Instructions

1. Season the chicken
   Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. Sear the chicken
   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until lightly golden.

3. Prepare the sauce
   In the same pan, sauté garlic and mushrooms for about 2–3 minutes.

4. Add the creamy base
   Stir in the Cream of Mushroom Soup and milk. Mix until smooth.

5. Simmer
   Return the chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

6. Garnish and serve
   Sprinkle parsley on top before serving.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

This dish pairs well with:

• Mashed Potatoes

• Rice

• Egg Noodles

🔥 Tips

• Add cream cheese or heavy cream for a richer sauce.

• Mix in spinach or broccoli for extra vegetables.

• Bake it: place everything in a casserole dish and bake at 180 °C (350 °F) for about 30–35 minutes.

If you want, I can also show you a 5-ingredient dump-and-bake version of Cream of Mushroom Chicken that’s very popular online. 🍄🍗