Friday, January 11, 2019

Finicky Friday - CREAMY GARLIC MUSHROOM CHICKEN




Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken

Tender and juicy chicken in the most amazing creamy and delicious garlic mushroom sauce! This makes one incredible 30 minute meal!



Prep time 10 mins
Cook time 15 mins
Total time 25 mins
Serves: 4-6



INGREDIENTS
1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, or breasts
2 Tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
3 garlic cloves, minced or whole (whatever your preference is)
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 Tablespoon flour



INSTRUCTIONS
In a large skillet add olive oil and cook the chicken on medium high heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until brown on each side and cooked until no longer pink in center.

Remove chicken and set aside on a plate. Add the sliced mushrooms and garlic and cook for a few minutes until tender. Remove and set aside.
To make the sauce add the chicken broth, heavy cream, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat and whisk until smooth.

Add the flour and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes until it starts to thicken. Add the mushrooms and garlic to the sauce followed by the chicken and coat in the creamy sauce.

Heat for a couple of minutes and serve immediately.