This simple cream of mushroom soup recipes for chicken dish is great for novice chefs and the ideal time-saver for working parents! The delicious, creamy sauce is hard to resist.
Do you want a baked, cheesy version? Next up, try my Cream of Mushroom Pork or my Cream of Mushroom Soup Chicken Bake.
How to prepare chicken with cream of mushroom?
This is a summary with detailed cream of mushroom soup recipes for chicken. The recipe card below contains all of the ingredients and directions.
Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise in half. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to each of the four cutlets. Transfer to a platter after pan-frying till brown. The onions should be sautéed until golden.
Stir until smooth after adding the soup can and broth. Take the chicken off the dish, along with any liquids, and cook it thoroughly. If preferred, garnish with freshly cut parsley and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper.
Ingredients
Four big, skinless, boneless chicken breasts
To taste, add salt and pepper.
Half a teaspoon of powdered garlic
One tablespoon of olive oil
Two tablespoons of butter, separated
Half a medium onion, chopped
One-third cup of chicken broth
One condensed cream of mushroom soup can (10.5 ounces)
To taste, chopped parsley is optional.
Instructions
- To create four thinner pieces, cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Add the garlic powder and salt and pepper to season them.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter and olive oil. When the pan is heated, add the chicken and cook until golden, about 4–5 minutes each side. Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on a platter.
- Add the onions and the remaining tablespoon of butter after lowering the heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until they are tender and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
Variations and substitutions
Cream of mushroom soup doesn't appeal to you? Instead, try cream of celery or cream of chicken soup.
with a romantic evening, substitute white wine with the chicken broth. Try pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc.
This recipe would be perfect for chicken thighs, but you may need to cook them for a bit longer to get them soft.
Before you put the chicken back in the pan, try to add a few handfuls of fresh spinach for some greens.
Serving suggestions for cream of mushroom chicken
It produces enough sauce to pour over a mound of mashed potatoes with garlic. Additionally, you may prepare my Quick Buttered Noodles or rice.
Try my Simple Asparagus Recipe, Maple Roasted Beets and Carrots, Green Beans, or Easy Roasted Cauliflower for vegetable sides.
To go with this mushroom chicken, I like to make a large salad using my homemade olive garden dressing. It has a touch of sweetness and is zesty.
Can chicken breasts be used?
Although chicken thighs have a greater fat content and more dark flesh, which results in juicier, more delicious chicken, chicken breasts may definitely be utilized in this cream of mushroom soup recipes for chicken.
Can I substitute fresh herbs?
Of course! However, utilizing dried herbs requires less since they are often more concentrated and effective than fresh herbs. One tablespoon of fresh herbs to one teaspoon of dry herbs is the proper ratio.
Equal amounts of whole milk and cream make up half and half. You may use 2/3 cup skim or low-fat milk + 1/3 cup heavy cream or 3/4 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup heavy cream in place of 1 cup half and half.
Does this fit in a freezer?
Indeed! Since dairy soups have a tendency to split when frozen, you may store the leftovers in separate freezer bags, defrost them overnight, and then reheat them on the stovetop with half and half added before serving.