Description
Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is a flavorful, quick sauté dish featuring tender chicken breasts, earthy mushrooms, and a creamy peppery sauce—perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lb)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add mushrooms and cook for 4–5 minutes until browned. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Add butter and return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Cook for 1–2 more minutes to combine flavors.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Use a mix of peppercorns for a deeper flavor.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or whole milk.
- Great with mashed cauliflower for a low-carb option.
- Leftovers reheat well in a covered skillet over low heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg