The Easiest Cream of Mushroom Chicken
Cream of mushroom chicken is the quick and easy weeknight dinner you’ve been waiting for! Savory, earthy mushroom sauce pairs perfectly with tender, juicy chicken breasts and a hint of fresh herbs.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 389kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless skinless
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons thyme fresh or 1 teaspoon dry
- ⅓ cup chicken broth more if needed
- 1 10.5 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups baby spinach packed and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons chives finely chopped
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Season with salt, garlic powder and oregano on both sides.
- Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, then remove the chicken out of the pan and transfer to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter and the onions. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, or until they're softened and lightly browned. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the fresh thyme leaves, chicken broth and condensed soup to the skillet and stir until smooth.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the chicken back in, along with the juices left on the plate. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (the temperature should read 165F using a meat thermometer). If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth until desired consistency.
- Add chopped spinach, mix into the sauce and cook for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with chives on top, enjoy with your favorite sides!
Nutrition
Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 1223mg | Potassium: 983mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1767IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg