Chicken With Creamy Mushrooms (Guest Post)

Please enjoy this guest recipe for chicken with creamy mushrooms contributed by Melissa Gallo of Recipe Barn.

This is one of those meals that’s perfect to throw together on crazy weeknights when you don’t want another bland supper of boxed mac ‘n’ cheese and frozen fish sticks. Though creamy and full of flavor this chicken with creamy mushrooms recipe, it has a short list of ingredients and only takes 20 minutes to prepare. And you only need one pan, so the cleanup is easy too!

Chicken with creamy mushrooms is also a wonderfully flexible dish. You can use just about any type of chicken pieces, as long as you adjust the cooking time accordingly—larger pieces will take longer to cook than what is listed below. Additionally, feel free to throw in some sliced onions, bell peppers, or other vegetables when you cook the mushrooms, and experiment with different herbs. A tablespoon of chopped rosemary makes a wonderful substitution for the parsley. And if you don’t like goat cheese, you can also use parmesan. The possibilities are endless!

Serve chicken with creamy mushrooms alone or over pasta or rice, and make sure to have plenty of warm, crusty bread on the table to soak up all the delicious sauce! This dish is excellent alongside steamed veggies or a simple tossed salad for a healthy, filling meal.

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs. chicken cutlets (about 8 small pieces)

½ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

3 tbsp. olive oil (divided)

1 lb. sliced mushrooms

½ cup heavy cream

½ cup goat cheese

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Season the cutlets with salt and pepper.

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken—you will likely have to do it in a couple batches—and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving plate and cover to keep warm.

Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan and cook the mushrooms, tossing occasionally, until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Reduce heat and stir in the cream, cheese, parsley, and a dash of salt and pepper. Pour over the chicken and serve immediately.