Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Creamy Brie Chicken & Mushrooms recipe. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection, then smothered in a decadent Brie cheese sauce with earthy mushrooms. This French-inspired dish is elegant and comforting, perfect for a special dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Brie Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 5 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed, cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Prepare the Brie Sauce: In the same skillet, add butter, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook until mushrooms are browned. Pour in chicken broth, then add cream and Brie. Stir until smooth. Return chicken to skillet.
- Simmer: Simmer for 2–3 minutes to reheat the chicken and meld flavors. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles to soak up the creamy Brie sauce.
- For added depth, substitute a splash of white wine for part of the broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
