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A creamy mushroom chicken dish served with fluffy mashed potatoes on a rustic wooden table.

Creamy Mushroom Chicken – Cozy One-Pan Fall Dinner with Mashed Potatoes

A comforting and flavorful one-pan dinner featuring tender chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce, served over mashed potatoes for a perfect fall meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper for seasoning
Cooking Fat
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Mushrooms
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
Broth & Cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon tablespoon Dijon mustard
Side Dish
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • Fresh parsley, chopped Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook chicken in olive oil until browned, then set aside.
  3. Sauté mushrooms and garlic in the same skillet.
  4. Add broth, cream, herbs, and mustard; return chicken and simmer until cooked and sauce thickens.
  5. Serve over mashed potatoes, garnished with parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, use fresh herbs when available.