Recipe Overview

Why you’ll love it: A delicious, easy, and budget-friendly meal – it’s almost too good to be true! Creamy chicken and mushrooms is comforting, satisfying, and tasty. It’s a feel-good recipe that almost everyone likes.

How long it takes: 35 minutes
Equipment you’ll need: large skillet
Servings: 4

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Cold, blustery weather makes me want to warm up with something creamy, comforting, and easy to make (of course!) and this recipe fits the bill. It’s somewhat similar to chicken à la King which you may be familiar with but without the extra vegetables like green peas and pimentos.

Here in Michigan, we currently don’t have much snow (can I find some wood to knock on?), but I know a lot of you were hammered with snow this weekend. Cold weather is a fact of life for most of us but it’s nothing some good comfort food can’t fix.

Serving of chicken on rice with skillet in background.

Easy Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms

Comfort food. Tender chicken, flavorful mushrooms, and a rich creamy cheese sauce make a warm, satisfying meal. (Not a fan of mushrooms? Try my chicken Florentine recipe made with spinach.)

Budget friendly. Chicken thighs are usually less expensive than chicken breasts although boneless skinless chicken breasts work perfectly. I usually just buy what’s on sale. Mushrooms add more meaty texture with having to add a lot of extra chicken.

Lower in fat. Many similar recipes use heavy cream but I lightened it up with skim milk, reduced-fat cream cheese, and then of course, sharp cheddar. I love the sharpness of a good extra sharp cheddar because a small amount gives a huge punch of flavor. However, if you’re looking for a creamy sauce without cheese, be sure to try my cream of mushroom chicken. It’s pretty amazing, too!

Overhead of chicken on rice on square white plate.

Serving Ideas

I usually serve creamy chicken and mushrooms on brown rice but it also goes well with farro, whole wheat pasta, jasmine rice, or quinoa. Cauliflower rice is a low carb option. Creamy chicken can be served with mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes, too.

Include a vegetable, too, such as sautéed Brussels sprouts, German red cabbage, or roasted carrots. Be sure to check out my complete list of side dishes.

Storage & Reheating

Refrigerate: Place leftover chicken promptly in a covered container. Refrigerate for up to three or four days. I don’t recommend freezing leftovers.

Reheat: The best way to reheat chicken with mushroom sauce is on the stove over low heat. Microwaving leftovers tends to toughen the chicken and the sauce may separate.

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Recipe

Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms

4.42 from 58 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
A delicious, easy, and budget-friendly meal – it’s not too good to be true! Creamy chicken and mushrooms is comforting, satisfying, and tasty.
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Ingredients 

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces (or boneless skinless chicken breasts, if you prefer)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
  • ½ cup grated extra sharp cheddar cheese (or another cheese of your choice)
  • 3 tablespoons skim milk, more as needed
  • cooked brown rice, for serving
  • fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions 

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, salt and pepper; cook until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
    1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • Reduce heat to medium and add onions. Cook, stirring, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and continue cooking until mushrooms are cooked. Add chicken back in along with garlic. Cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
    1 yellow onion, diced, 8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced, 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and milk. Continue to cook over low heat until cheese has melted and a creamy sauce has formed. Add more milk if desired to thin sauce. Season to taste.
    3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, ½ cup grated extra sharp cheddar cheese, 3 tablespoons skim milk, more as needed
  • Serve over cooked brown rice, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Nutrition information does not include rice or parsley.
  • If desired, substitute boneless skinless chicken breasts.
  • Brown rice is more nutritious but if you prefer, substitute long grain white rice or jasmine rice. Quinoa or couscous are good substitutes, as well. 

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 40g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 188mg, Sodium: 329mg, Potassium: 722mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 323IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 171mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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23 Comments

  1. Kim Beaulieu says:

    This is such a fabulous looking recipe. My brother is a huge mushroom fanatic so I’m going to make this next time he visits. He’ll love it.

  2. Erin@WellPlated says:

    Low cost, budget friendly, and creamy dreamy? This is everything I need in life right now!

  3. naomi says:

    You had me at creamy chicken and mushrooms- love comforting dishes like this!

  4. Sues says:

    Dinner perfection! And easy enough for me to make on a weeknight :)

  5. Lisa @ Wine & Glue says:

    Rachel! This looks amazing! My husband would love this! And you are right, so perfect for a cold winter’s night. Pinning this and making it soon!

  6. denise says:

    sounds wonderful

  7. Nicole says:

    I love anything creamy and mushroomy! This is my kind of meal.

  8. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says:

    I love those big juicy shrooms!!! Looks so good!

  9. Jenny flake says:

    Dinner Perfection Rachel!

    1. Kaylan Boyd says:

      It was great, I did end up using more milk to make it more creamy rather than a paste. Also, I would add a few pinches of salt and pepper to taste. It’s also, super easy to double portions, as I live in a house of men, and I meal prep for the week. Great find!

      1. Rachel Gurk says:

        Glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!

  10. Liz says:

    Gosh, this looks irresistible! That cream sauce looks fabulous–and so glad you paired chicken and mushrooms—a terrific combo!