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Mushroom Chicken in Creamy White Wine Sauce Recipe

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This Mushroom Chicken recipe features tender, seared chicken breasts coated in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce made with sautéed mushrooms, white wine, and a flavorful beef broth base. Perfect for a comforting dinner served alongside mashed potatoes or buttered noodles with roasted vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Mushrooms

  • 10 oz. mushrooms (button or baby bella work well)
  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3–4 Tablespoons olive oil

Sauce

  • 2 ½ cups beef broth
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube or 1 tsp better than bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce (can substitute Worcestershire sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 Tablespoons cold water (for mixing with cornstarch)
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prep Work: Slice the mushrooms if needed and rinse them gently, then pat completely dry. Slice each chicken breast lengthwise into 2-3 thinner slices about ½ inch thick. Pound with a meat tenderizer if needed to even out thickness. Set aside.
  2. Make Broth Mixture: In a bowl, combine beef broth, chicken bouillon, soy sauce, onion powder, mustard powder, and dried thyme. Stir well and set aside.
  3. Mix Cornstarch Slurry: Combine the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of cold water in a sealable container. Shake to combine and keep in a cool place until needed.
  4. Cook Mushrooms: In a large pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms in batches leaving space around them so they brown and crisp up well. Let mushrooms brown on each side for 3-4 minutes without stirring. Add more butter or a splash of olive oil if necessary. Remove browned mushrooms and set aside.
  5. Dredge and Sear Chicken: Lightly season chicken slices with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in flour, tapping off excess. Heat olive oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in batches, leaving room around each slice. Sauté for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown crust forms. Remove and set aside.
  6. Deglaze the Pan: Remove excess oil but keep the browned bits (fond) on the bottom of the pan. Add the white wine and minced garlic, then set heat to medium. Use a spatula to scrape the bottom and let the wine reduce by half, about 4 minutes, until slightly thickened and fragrant.
  7. Finish the Sauce: Add the prepared beef broth mixture to the pan and increase heat slightly to bring to a gentle boil. Allow the sauce to bubble and reduce for 10 minutes to develop flavor.
  8. Thicken Sauce: Shake the cornstarch slurry and slowly add it to the simmering sauce while stirring constantly. The sauce will thicken quickly. Once thickened, reduce heat to low.
  9. Add Cream and Mushrooms: Slowly stir in the heavy cream and then add the sautéed mushrooms back into the sauce.
  10. Reheat Chicken: Return the seared chicken along with any juices from the plate to the pan. Spoon sauce over the top. Cover partially and let everything heat through gently on low for about 5 minutes until warmed and the flavors meld.
  11. Serve: Serve the mushroom chicken hot, ideally with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles and a side of roasted green beans or asparagus for a well-rounded, delicious meal.

Notes

  • White wine enhances the flavor of the sauce, but you can omit or substitute with more broth if preferred.
  • Ensure mushrooms are dry before sautéing for better browning and flavor.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking mushrooms or chicken to achieve proper searing and browning.
  • Adjust heat during cooking to prevent burning or undercooking; a good crust on the chicken is ideal.
  • This dish pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles and roasted vegetables like asparagus or green beans.

Keywords: Mushroom chicken, creamy mushroom sauce, chicken breasts, easy dinner recipe, sautéed mushrooms, white wine sauce

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