Easy Smothered Chicken: Indulgent Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Gravy
This Easy Smothered Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Gravy is a comforting dish perfect for any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown on both sides.
- Remove chicken and add garlic and mushrooms to the pan.
- Cook until mushrooms are tender, then add chicken broth.
- Return chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer until cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream and thyme; cook until sauce thickens.
- Serve warm with gravy over chicken.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken beforehand.
- Use different mushrooms for variety.