How To Make Creamy Chicken With Mushrooms Recipe (Chicken)

4 boneless chicken breasts 1 tbsp butter 2 tbsp oil 7 oz mushrooms, sliced 2 shallots, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 4 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp mustard 6 ¾ fl oz cream 2 drops of sherry some sprigs of parsley to garnish half tsp sage (optional) 1 large saucepan 1 tray or plate 1 wooden spoon

Serves:4 Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes

1. Step 1: Season and brown the chicken

   In a saucepan, heat the butter and oil
2. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper
3. Brown for 3 minutes on each side then remove and set aside.

4. Step 2: Fry the mushrooms

   Add the mushrooms to the same pan and saute until golden.

5. Step 3: Add the shallots

   Cook the shallots while stirring for 1 minute.

6. Step 4: Add the herbs

   Add the garlic, thyme, sage (optional) and cream and stir for another minute.

7. Step 5: Add the remaining ingredients

   Add the mustard and season with salt and pepper.
8. Stir on a gentle heat for a few minutes until the ingredients are well combined and the cream begins to thicken.

9. Step 6: Return the chicken to the pan

   Put the chicken breasts back in to the pan and cook for a further 2 minutes. Just before serving, pour in the sherry.

10. Step 7: Garnish and serve

    Place chicken on a serving platter, pour over the sauce and sprinkle with parsley to garnish. Serve hot with rice or thickly-sliced brown bread or rice.