Get ready to transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary experience with this mouthwatering Creamy Mushroom Chicken with Crispy Onions! Imagine tender, golden-brown chicken breasts smothered in a luxuriously rich mushroom cream sauce, topped with irresistibly crunchy fried onions that will have everyone at the table begging for seconds. This restaurant-quality dish is surprisingly easy to make at home and promises to become your new favorite weeknight meal that looks and tastes like it took hours to prepare!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by patting the breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow dish, spread the flour and coat each chicken breast completely, shaking off excess flour.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted and bubbling, add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they release their moisture and start to brown.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet with mushrooms, stirring to create a smooth sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- In a separate pan, heat oil for frying. Separate the thinly sliced onions and coat them lightly in remaining flour. Fry until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the mushroom cream sauce, coating each breast. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to reheat.
- Plate the chicken, pour remaining sauce over the top, and garnish with crispy fried onions.
- Serve immediately while chicken is hot and onions are crisp.
Tips
- Pat the chicken breasts completely dry before seasoning and flouring to ensure a crispy, golden exterior.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches exactly 165°F for perfect doneness and food safety.
- Don't rush the mushroom sautéing - let them release their moisture and develop a beautiful golden-brown color for maximum flavor.
- For extra crispy onions, make sure your oil is hot (around 350°F) before frying and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Use heavy cream at room temperature to prevent sauce separation and ensure a smooth, creamy consistency.
- If the cream sauce is too thick, you can thin it with a little chicken broth or milk.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between the hot, creamy chicken and the crisp, crunchy onion topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 550kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Cholesterol: 145mg
