Creamy Chicken Smothered With Mushrooms

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"Serve this chicken with hot cooked pasta and a crusty roll, this is a wonderful chicken dish! An large electric frypan works great to make this chicken dish in."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or white salt)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• black pepper
• 3 1⁄2 lbs chicken pieces (or one whole chicken, cut into pieces, skin on or off)
• oil (for frying)
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 6 -7 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 3⁄4 cup dry white wine
• 3⁄4 cup chicken broth
• 2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 -3 tablespoons whipping cream (unwhipped)

directions

1. In a plastic bag combine flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
2. Add in the chicken pieces one at a time and shake to coat in the flour mixture.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet and brown the chicken for about 8 minutes, turning occasionally; remove and set aside.
4. Add in onions, garlic and mushrooms to the skillet; cook about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, and scraping any browned bits from the pan.
5. Return the chicken to the pan.
6. Add in white wine, broth, basil and thyme; mix to combine, bring to boiling, reduce heat, adding in more salt and pepper to taste.
7. Cover and simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.
8. Remove the chicken from the pan to keep warm.
9. Add in whipping cream and Parmesan cheese (if using) stir to combine and simmer for 10 minutes.
10. Serve the sauce over the chicken.