Ina Garten Chicken with Mushrooms Recipe
Ina Garten Chicken with Mushrooms Recipe is a creamy, delicious and easy chicken dish perfect for weeknight dinners. This recipe combines tender chicken breasts with fresh mushrooms, garlic and a rich cream sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound mushrooms sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat Skillet
- Add olive oil and butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and hot.
Cook Chicken
- Place chicken breasts in skillet. Cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove Chicken
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate. Cover loosely with foil to keep warm while making sauce.
Cook Mushrooms
- Add sliced mushrooms to skillet. Sauté 5–7 minutes until they release moisture and turn golden.
Add Garlic
- Stir in minced garlic. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not burnt.
Deglaze Pan
- Pour in white wine to deglaze the skillet. Scrape up browned bits from the pan.
Add Cream and Herbs
- Stir in heavy cream and thyme. Simmer gently 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Combine Chicken and Sauce
- Return chicken breasts to skillet. Spoon sauce and mushrooms over chicken. Heat 2–3 minutes.
Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot over rice, pasta or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Pat chicken dry to ensure golden brown sear.
- Use fresh mushrooms for best flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken.
- Let cream simmer gently; avoid boiling to prevent curdling.
- Adjust seasoning after sauce thickens.