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Indulge in this luxurious Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce featuring both dried shiitake and fresh button mushrooms for exceptional depth of flavor. The technique of soaking dried mushrooms creates an intensely flavored broth that forms the base of the velvety sauce, enhanced with a splash of brandy for sophisticated complexity. Tender chicken breasts are perfectly sautéed then gently simmered in the mushroom-infused cream sauce. An elegant yet achievable restaurant-quality dish that transforms simple ingredients into something truly special.
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Ingredients
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1 ounce dried mushrooms (such as shiitake)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 pound button mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup brandy
Chopped fresh parsley

Directions
Bring broth to simmer in small saucepan.
Remove from heat; add dried mushrooms.
Let stand until mushrooms soften, about 30 minutes.
Drain mushrooms, reserving soaking liquid.
Cut off mushroom stems and discard.
Slice caps.
Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Add chicken to skillet and sauté until almost cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
Using tongs, transfer chicken to plate.
Add all mushrooms and onion to same skillet.
Sauté over medium-high heat until almost all liquid evaporates and mushrooms begin to brown, about 12 minutes.
Add cream and brandy.
Pour in reserved mushroom soaking liquid.
Boil until almost thickened to sauce consistency, about 8 minutes.
Return chicken and any collected juices to skillet.
Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Transfer chicken to plates.
Spoon sauce over.
Sprinkle with parsley.
Servings\Yield
Makes 4 Servings
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 340; Total Fat: 22g (Saturated Fat: 12g); Cholesterol: 120mg; Sodium: 210mg; Total Carbohydrates: 8g (Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 3g); Protein: 28g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Carol Jancsi 🔑 Keywords: chicken, mushrooms, chicken broth, brandy
🗂️ Categories: 🍗 Chicken & Other Poultry
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Chicken With Creamy Mushroom Sauce was added on March 02, 2009 and last updated on August 15, 2025.
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