Chicken in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

This chicken in creamy mushroom sauce recipe is so delicious and satisfying!  It’s healthier than the average creamy sauce because I use almond milk!  You can also substitute cream if you want.  Christopher and I could eat it each and every week!

Squeamish Peeps jump ahead to the “read more.”  For reals

Not sure why I am telling this story because it’s not a pretty one.  In fact, it’s not a super fun memory for me, but you know what?  I’m glad I had this experience, because if I hadn’t, I would not have the appreciation I have today for eating meat.

One summer we were at our vacation home up in New Hampshire.  Our next door neighbors, who had chickens, asked us for help slaughtering them.  I was creeped out to say the least, but truth be told, I was also kind of intrigued.

My sister Nancy was gung-ho about it and wanted to be out in the yard helping.  I did not want to do that, so my sister Robyn and I stayed in the kitchen where we would do the second plucking.

The first plucking happened outside after the chickens were ‘processed’; meaning, their heads were chopped off, they ran around the yard, then Nancy helped fetch them so they could be dunked in scalding water and plucked of the big feathers.  Robyn and I plucked all the feathers that the peeps outside missed.

I wouldn’t recommend going out of your way to see chickens being slaughtered.  It was an interesting experience and obviously a necessary process for peeps who are going to eat meat.  Instead of just seeing meat in its packaging at a grocery store, you can appreciate that it belonged to living animals.

I know, I know.  Not something you want to hear before you look at this delicious recipe, but there you go!  It’s part of life.

My mom made chicken Marengo that night and let me tell you, I did not enjoy it as much as I usually did.  But I did gain an appreciation and respect for the process it took to get that chicken on the table that I never had before.

How to make the Chicken in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

I preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

I grab my baking dish and dribble olive oil on the bottom.  Then I lay the boneless chicken thighs down in the dish and sprinkle tarragon on top.  I also sprinkle on some salt and pepper.  The last thing I do is dribble more olive oil on top.

Into the oven it goes.  I set the timer for 30 minutes.

Ten minutes before the chicken has finished baking, I grab the mushrooms and sauté them on medium/high heat for 5 minutes.

The medium high heat makes the mushies nice and brown.

I gather the ingredients for the cream sauce.

Here they are: Parmesan cheese, garlic paste, chicken broth, wine, and almond milk.

I get my smaller dutch oven and heat it on medium.  I add the milk, broth and wine and let it come to a near boil.  Also, I add 1 teaspoon garlic paste (equivalent to 1 clove of garlic), 1/2 teaspoon salt and Parmesan cheese.  I whisk it until the cheese has melted.

Now, since I’m using almond milk, the sauce won’t be quite as thick as it would be if I were using light cream but that’s okay by me.

Time for me to add the spinach and stir it around until it has wilted somewhat.

DING

The chicken is done.

I add the chicken to the creamy sauce and mix it around so the chicken is covered.  I let the chicken simmer for 5 minutes in the sauce.  And now we have a pan of chicken in creamy mushroom sauce!  Oh and spinach.  🙂

Yahoo!

Serve that chicken

Time to serve the chicken in creamy mushroom sauce.  I scoop some pasta in the plate and spoon some chicken on top!  I also scoop some sautéed zucchini on the plate.

Mmmm.  Delish.  Let’s get a closer look at that creamy mushroom and spinach chicken.

I hope you enjoyed this chicken in creamy mushroom sauce recipe!

It’s really delicious!

Please leave me a comment!  Tell me what your favorite chicken dish is!

And as always, may all your dishes be delish!

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Chicken in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Total Time

45 mins

 

This creamy chicken dish is so good, not to mention pretty!

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Poultry

Keyword: chicken in creamy mushroom sauce

Servings: 6 chicken thighs

Calories: 353 kcal

Author: Elaine Benoit

Ingredients

• 6 boneless chicken thighs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• tarragon
• salt
• pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 10 ounces portobello mushrooms sliced

Sauce

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste (1 clove garlic, crushed)
• 2 cups spinach (one large handful)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F
2. In a medium baking dish, dribble some olive oil on the bottom
3. Add the chicken, sprinkle tarragon, salt and pepper on top. Dribble more olive oil on top of the chicken
4. Bake for 30 minutes
5. 10 minutes before the chicken is done, heat a sauté pan on medium/high and add 1 tablespoons olive oil. Add mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes
6. In a small dutch oven, add milk, broth and wine. Heat until almost at a boil and add the parmesan cheese, salt and garlic paste. Whisk until the cheese has melted and it is all combined
7. Add spinach and stir until it has wilted somewhat
8. Add chicken and stir around until the chicken is combined. Simmer for 5 minutes
9. Plate some pasta on a plate and spoon some creamy mushroom and spinach chicken on top
10. Eat
11. Sigh
12. Smile
13. Enjoy

Nutrition Facts

Chicken in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Amount Per Serving (1 thigh)

Calories 353 Calories from Fat 234

% Daily Value*

Fat 26g40%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Cholesterol 118mg39%

Sodium 511mg22%

Potassium 484mg14%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 23g46%

Vitamin A 1100IU22%

Vitamin C 3.8mg5%

Calcium 161mg16%

Iron 1.2mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.