Cream of Mushroom Chicken Skillet
This Chicken with Cream of Mushroom Soup is a creamy, rich and comforting dish that is great any time of the day — breakfast, lunch and dinner! With tender pieces of chicken cooked in a delicious mushroom sauce, it’s an easy and tasty recipe the whole family will enjoy!
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 290kcal
INGREDIENTS
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 teaspoon chili powder more if you like it spicy
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch optional, if you want a slightly thick sauce
- 1 tbsp water to dissolve cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- Fresh parsley or grated cheese optional, garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Season the Chicken – Make sure the chicken is dry, then season both sides with salt, black pepper, chili powder, and paprika for flavor.
- Sear the Chicken – In a large skillet, heat butter or oil on medium-high. Sear the chicken for about 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics — In the same skillet, add more butter if needed, then sauté the onions and garlic until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce – Add the cream of mushroom soup and chicken broth, stirring to combine. For a thicker sauce, whisk cornstarch with a bit of water and add to the skillet, stirring until smooth.
- Simmer the Chicken — Add the seared chicken back to the skillet, covering it in sauce. Turn heat to low, place lid on pot, and let it simmer for 10–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Adjust Seasoning – Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, black pepper or chili powder if you want more heat.
- Spoon and Season – Top with fresh herbs or grated cheese as desired It's really good served warm over rice, pasta or mashed potatoes, and you will have a big comforting meal!
NOTES
- For Extra Creaminess – Stir in a splash of heavy cream or milk into the sauce, for an added touch of richness and silkiness.
- For More Flavor — Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce to deepen the umami.
NUTRITION
Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 966mg | Potassium: 853mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 417IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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