Easy Cream Of Mushroom Chicken
When the fridge is looking empty, but you are in need of a chicken dinner idea that the entire family will enjoy, look no further than this Cream of Mushroom Chicken recipe! Use fresh chicken (or thaw some frozen breasts), get a can of cream of mushroom soup out of the cupboard and a few more titbits that you are likely to have at home already, and you have yourself a meal that's perfect for busy weeknights! The final result? Restaurant-quality tender chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce that will come together in under 30 minutes and won't break the bank!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 2 chicken breasts approx. 350g
- 2 tablespoon flour
- 1 brown onion
- 100 g baby button mushrooms
- 400 g cream of mushroom soup (1 can)
- 10 g parmesan grated, optional
Instructions
- Cut your chicken breasts in half lengthways to make two thinner patties (this step is only required if you have large chicken breasts - this is mainly to save time, as they will cook quicker).
- Season the chicken with salt and black pepper, then roll them in flour to coat.
- Heat a large skillet with a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and fry for approx 2 minutes on each side to seal in the moisture and brown slightly (it doesn't have to be fully cooked). Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- To the same pan, add a little more oil, and saute the onions for 5 minutes, until starting to soften. Then add the mushrooms and saute for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chicken back into the pan, and pour the cream of mushroom soup into it.
- Once the sauce starts to simmer, cover the pan with a lid and leave it to bubble away for about 5-10 minutes (the cooking time depends on how thick your soup was, as well as how large your chicken pieces are).
- Scatter some grated parmesan on top, season with extra salt and pepper if required, and garnish with fresh herbs (fresh thyme and fresh parsley work particularly well).
- Serve your chicken with rice, pasta or mashed potatoes with plenty of sauce all over (see the section below for further serving suggestions).
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Nutrition
Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 42gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 933mgPotassium: 2167mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 88IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 252mgIron: 1mg
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