Creamy Mushroom Chicken Recipe
A rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and olives.
Ingredients
Dried Spices and Seasonings
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme divided
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano divided
- 1 teaspoon sea salt divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper divided
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes plus more to taste
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced in half
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 0.33 cup Kalamata olives sliced
- 2 cups mushrooms
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Mix flour, paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and chili flakes in a bowl.
- Season chicken, dredge in flour mixture, and sear in 2 tbsp olive oil until cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and mushrooms for 3-5 minutes.
- Add cream, chicken stock, Parmesan, spinach, and seasonings. Simmer until thickened, then return chicken to the pan and cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Adjust seasonings, serve warm, and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the sauce simmer longer to thicken.