Chicken Breasts With Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Chicken Breasts With Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts (1 per person or 2 per person if small); 2 tablespoons cream cheese with garlic and herbs (low fat if desired); 1 ounce butter; 1 small onions, finely chopped or 1/2 large onion; 4 ounces mushrooms, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon dry mustard or 1 teaspoon fresh mustard; 1 chicken stock cube; 1 glass white wine (if preferred) or 1 glass water (if preferred); seasoning (fresh ground pepper if possible)

Servings: persons

1
Slit the chicken breasts partly through the side, to create an 'envelope'. Try to slice at the thickest point and not all the way through. Spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese inside the chicken breast and press the two sides together to reform the shape of the breast. Sprinkle with ground pepper to taste. Put to one side.
2
Melt the butter in a frying pan and gently fry the onions and mushrooms until the onions are soft. Turn up the heat to a medium/high level and add the chicken. Cook on one side for about 5 minutes (depending on size) or until cooked on that side. Turn each breast over and cook for a further 5 minutes (again depending on size) or until cooked. Try not to over cook - but always ensure the chicken is completely cooked. Don't worry if the cream cheese starts to leak out of the breasts - it all adds to the flavours later.
3
Turn the temperature back down a little, and add the wine (or water) to the pan (around the chicken). Followed by the mustard, thyme and stock cube. Bring to the boil. Let this gently simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with whatever is preferred - but it is good to have something to absorb the sauce. Leftovers freeze very well.
4
I've usually add some garlic when cooking the onions and mushrooms, but that is just personal preference.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken breasts (1 per person or 2 per person if small), 2 tablespoons cream cheese with garlic and herbs (low fat if desired), 1 ounce butter, 1 small onions, finely chopped or 1/2 large onion, and more.

Yes, Chicken Breasts With Mushrooms falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Breasts With Mushrooms

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