Creamy Mushroom Chicken Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken

Thighs are more flavorful and often less expensive.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Broth adds flavor without alcohol.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes per side until no longer pink.

While the chicken is cooking, slice the shallots and prepare the garlic by peeling it.

After cooking the chicken, transfer it to a plate and set aside.

Add the chopped shallots to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute.

Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.

Add 2 teaspoons of butter to the skillet and let it melt.

Squeeze in the pressed garlic and stir to combine.

Add a little salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste.

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour over the vegetables and stir to coat; cook for 30 to 60 seconds to create a roux.

Pour in 1.5 cups of broth (chicken, turkey, or vegetable) and bring to a boil to thicken the sauce.

Reduce heat to low and stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream, adjusting thickness with additional broth if needed.

Return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to heat through in the sauce for a couple of minutes.

Transfer the chicken to a platter and pour the sauce over it before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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