Description
This creamy chicken dish is a delightful meal featuring tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and savory mushrooms, all enveloped in a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped, mixed colors)
- 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through (7-10 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped bell peppers and mushrooms until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Sprinkle flour over veggies while stirring to create a roux.
- Gradually add chicken broth, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Follow with heavy cream and allow to simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
- Serve over toasted bread or fluffy rice, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy, bell peppers, mushrooms, dinner, easy recipe