Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms Recipe
This Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a rich black pepper-infused cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special meal, this dish is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Saute, Simmer
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- Chicken breasts or thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Olive oil
- Garlic, minced
- Salt (to taste)
For the Sauce:
- Fresh mushrooms, sliced (such as button or cremini mushrooms)
- Onion, finely chopped
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Black pepper (freshly cracked, to taste)
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until softened and fragrant.
- Cook the Mushrooms: Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until golden brown.
- Prepare the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth, simmer, then add heavy cream and black pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Heat: Return chicken to the skillet, coat in the sauce, and heat through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of black pepper to suit your taste preferences.
- This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Black Pepper Chicken, Chicken and Mushroom Recipe, Creamy Chicken Dish
