Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of creamy mushroom chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and olives. This comforting dish features tender chicken simmered in a luscious sauce, complemented by earthy mushrooms, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and briny olives. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also visually appealing. Serve it over pasta or rice for an unforgettable meal that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper; let sit at room temperature.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add sliced mushrooms and chopped sun-dried tomatoes; cook until mushrooms are golden (about 5-7 minutes).
- Push veggies aside; add seasoned chicken breasts to the pan and sear until browned (approximately 4 minutes per side).
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir to combine while scraping up any bits from the bottom.
- Stir in olives and Parmesan cheese until melted; simmer gently for another 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg