How to Make Easy Chicken with Mushrooms and Zucchini in Cream Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner? This easy chicken with mushrooms and zucchini in cream sauce is the perfect solution. Not only is it simple to make, but the combination of flavors is sure to delight your taste buds. Whether you're cooking for your family or hosting a small dinner party, this recipe is bound to impress.

The tender chicken is seared to perfection, and then simmered in a rich cream sauce with savory mushrooms and fresh zucchini. The result is a dish t...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 (5 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 2 green zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and into 1/4-inch slices
  • 8 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until slightly browned, stirring frequently, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a plate. Cover with foil or a bowl to keep warm.
  • Heat olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat and cook green onions until soft, about 2 minutes. Add zucchini slices and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and stir to combine. Return chicken to the skillet and sprinkle with flour. Stir in cream and cook until sauce has thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  • Nutrition

    671 cal.

    • Total Fat: 51g
    • Saturated Fat: 27g
    • Cholesterol: 224mg
    • Sodium: 257mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 44mg
    • Calcium: 132mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1233mg