Best 5 Creamy Chicken And Mushrooms Cooking Light Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of a creamy chicken and mushroom dish, a classic combination that tantalizes taste buds with its rich flavors and comforting textures. This versatile dish can be prepared in various ways, each offering a unique culinary experience. From the classic Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms with a luscious sauce to the light and flavorful Chicken and Mushrooms in Mustard Sauce, there's a recipe to suit every palate and occasion. Explore the diverse selection of recipes in this article, ranging from the traditional to the innovative, and discover the perfect dish to satisfy your cravings for creamy, savory, and delectable chicken and mushroom creations.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY CHICKEN & MUSHROOMS



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Whether you scored wild mushrooms at the farmers' market, found cultivated maitake or shiitake at the supermarket or just have some baby bellas on hand, this healthy creamy chicken recipe is delicious with any of them. Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

Provided by Carolyn Malcoun

Categories     5-Ingredient Chicken Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 4- to 5-ounce chicken cutlets (see Tips)
4 cups mixed mushrooms, sliced if large
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each kosher salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken, turning once, until browned and just cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil and mushrooms to the pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated, about 4 minutes. Increase heat to high, add wine and cook until it has mostly evaporated, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; stir in cream, any accumulated juice from the chicken and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Return the chicken to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce. Serve the chicken topped with the sauce and sprinkled with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 98.9 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 329.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

JULIA CHILD'S CREAMY CHICKEN + MUSHROOM



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Julia Child's Creamy Chicken + Mushroom (also known as Supremes De Volaille Aux Champignons) lightened up and cooked in one skillet! A gourmet meal ready in less than 30 minutes! Weight Watchers Smart Points: 5 per serve

Provided by Karina

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 medium-sized chicken breasts, (boneless and skinless)
1 teaspoon lemon juice ((original recipe: 1/2 teaspoon))
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
2 tablespoons reduced fat butter ((original recipe: 5 tablespoons full fat))
1 tablespoon minced green onions
8 oz (250 g) sliced fresh mushrooms
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup port wine or dry white vermouth
4 oz (125 g) reduced fat cream cheese at room temperature ((original recipe: 1 cup whipping cream))
1/2 cup evaporated milk
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons freshly minced parsley
1-2 cups broccoli ((extra addition), cut into florets and steamed (optional))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Rub the chicken breasts with lemon juice and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the butter in a heavy, oven-proof casserole (I used a skillet), about 10 inches in diameter until it is foaming. Stir in the minced shallots or green onion and saute a moment without browning. Then stir in the mushrooms and sauté lightly for a minute or two without browning. Season with salt.
  • Quickly roll the chicken in the butter mixture and lay a piece of buttered wax paper over them. Cover casserole (skillet) and place in hot oven. After 8-10 minutes, flip chicken and cook for another 8 minutes in the oven. Alternatively, brown chicken fillets on each side until golden; then cover and place into a preheated oven to continue cooking for a further 8 minutes until cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken to a warm platter (leave mushrooms in the pot) and cover while making the sauce.
  • To make sauce: Pour the stock and wine in the skillet with the mushrooms. Boil down quickly over high heat until liquid has reduced to half.
  • Add in the cream cheese, breaking it down with your wooden spoon. Cook over low heat until it turns into a thick cream. Gradually add in the evaporated milk, stirring through the cream cheese until thickened.
  • Take off heat and taste for seasoning. Squeeze over a little extra lemon juice to taste. Add in the broccoli (if including it) and pour the sauce over the chicken. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 294 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS (COOKING LIGHT)



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Make and share this Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms (Cooking Light) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kim Cherubini

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped shallot
1 cup nonfat milk
1 (8 ounce) package presliced mushrooms
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup spreadable cheese with garlic and herbs (such as Aloutte)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  • While pasta cooks, heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken, saute' 4 minutes or until done.
  • Remove chicken from pan, set aside.
  • Heat oil in pan over medium high heat.
  • Add shallots; saute' 1 minute.
  • Add mushrooms, saute' 4 minutes.
  • Add wine, and cook for 3 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates.
  • Combine milk and flour in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk.
  • Add milk mixture to pan; cook 3 minutes or until slightly thick.
  • Add chicken, cheese, 2 tblsp parsley, and pepper, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Serve over pasta, sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

CREAMY DILL CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS



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Quick and easy, warm and comforting, and full-bodied with a subtle dill flavor. Delicious served over rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or polenta.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Chicken Thighs

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package baby bella mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon dry sherry
½ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
¼ cup chopped fresh dill, or more to taste
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add onion; cook until translucent and soft, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour in chicken broth, wine, and sherry and bring to a boil. Stir in Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup dill, and Dijon mustard until well incorporated. Add butter and stir until melted.
  • Place flour in a small bowl. Add a ladle of hot broth and whisk until smooth and no lumps remain. Pour mixture into the skillet and stir until well incorporated.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce starts to thicken, 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning and/or add additional dill if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 111.9 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 227.7 mg

CHICKEN WITH MIXED MUSHROOMS AND CREAM



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This succulent chicken recipe came to The Times from Amanda Hesser in 2003, but it's as timeless as they come. Here, riesling lifts a rich cream sauce, while mushrooms add a distinct earthiness. Make it on a weeknight when you have a little more time to spend in the kitchen, and want something special on the table. Your loved ones will thank you.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
3 cups mushrooms (any mix, such as cremini, chanterelle, blue foot and shiitake), sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 sprigs thyme
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 chicken thighs, preferably organic
4 chicken drumsticks, preferably organic
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup finely diced onion
1/3 cup riesling
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. When melted and bubbling, add mushrooms and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned on edges, 10 to 15 minutes. Discard thyme, and season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
  • Heat remaining oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add it skin-side down to the hot pan. Brown well on all sides, about 10 minutes. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Cover and place in oven until very tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a plate, and pour pan juices into a bowl. Return pan to medium heat, and add remaining 2 tablespoons butter. When it foams, add onion and sauté until translucent. Add riesling and bring to a boil, reducing by half. Add 1/2 cup of cooking juices, and reduce by half.
  • Add cream and simmer for 3 minutes. Return chicken to pan, and add mushrooms. Simmer, basting, about 2 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 804, UnsaturatedFat 34 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 61 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 52 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 1008 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for a leaner dish.
  • Slice the mushrooms thinly so they cook evenly.
  • Use a dry white wine for a light, delicate flavor.
  • Add a bay leaf to the pot for extra flavor.
  • Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

This creamy chicken and mushrooms recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The chicken is tender and juicy, the mushrooms are earthy and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. Serve it over your favorite side dish and you have a complete meal that is both satisfying and healthy.

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