Easy Cheap Dinner Ideas: Creamy Mushroom Chicken Delight
A delicious and budget-friendly creamy mushroom chicken recipe that is perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until soft.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add the chicken to the skillet, cooking until browned on both sides.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or pasta.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Easy Cheap Dinner Ideas, Creamy Mushroom Chicken