Creamy Skillet Chicken and Mushrooms

By
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 07/26/21
Chicken and mushrooms
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 50 mins
Total: 60 mins
Servings: 4 servings

Serve this great tasting chicken and mushrooms with potatoes or noodles and a salad for a satisfying family meal.

Condensed cream of mushroom soup makes this recipe super easy, or replace the soup with a homemade sauce.

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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts

  • 1 tablespoon butter, or margarine

  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced

  • 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary

  • 1/3 cup half-and-half

  • Kosher salt, to taste

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. In a large covered skillet, brown chicken in butter or margarine; remove to a plate, and keep warm.

  3. Add mushrooms to skillet, and sauté until golden brown and tender. Stir in soup, garlic, thyme, and rosemary.

  4. Return chicken breasts to skillet. Cover and cook over low heat 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Blend in half and half; heat slowly.

  5. Taste, and adjust seasoning, adding salt and pepper as needed.

  6. Serve chicken and mushrooms with hot cooked noodles or rice.

Tips

  • If the chicken breasts are very thick, slice them horizontally to make thinner cutlets.
  • Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to the USDA recommended minimum temperature of 165 F.

Recipe Variations

  • Mince a large shallot and sauté it along with the mushrooms.
  • Garnish the dish with chopped fresh parsley or chives for an attractive finish.
  • Boneless chicken thighs may be substituted but will require a longer cooking time.
  • If you prefer a homemade sauce, replace the soup with a thick homemade white sauce. Sauté the mushrooms in 4 tablespoons of butter instead of 1. Add 4 tablespoons of flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add 1 1/4 cups of chicken broth (unsalted or low sodium) along with the garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Return the chicken to the skillet and continue with the recipe.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
281 Calories
10g Fat
7g Carbs
40g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 560mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 40g
Vitamin C 3mg 13%
Calcium 69mg 5%
Iron 2mg 14%
Potassium 583mg 12%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)