Chicken Breast with Milk and Mushrooms

Name: Chicken Breast with Milk and Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Chicken breast 1 lb; Whole milk ¾ cup; Champignon mushrooms 2.9 cups; Garlic 2 cloves; Type 00 flour to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Thyme to taste

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Calories per serving

Energy Kcal 283.6
Carbohydrates g 11.6
of which sugars g 3.2
Protein g 30.1
Fats g 12.6
of which saturated fat g 2.5
Fiber g 71.4
Cholesterol mg 1.7
Sodium mg 273.8

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

When you’re craving something comforting, like a good Italian meal, creamy mushroom chicken from Central Italy is where it's at. Seriously good. This dish takes whole chicken breast, cooking it just right so it stays juicy and full of flavor. Trust me, it is really really good. And look, it's paired with tender champignon mushrooms, which is great. The chicken's cooked whole—Italian style—to keep all that flavor in. Then, it's sliced up and covered in a creamy milk sauce made from actual milk and mushrooms, giving you that rustic Italian comfort food vibe.

Each bite kinda takes you to the countryside. The sauce clings to the meat beautifully, while the mushrooms bring this earthy depth that just makes this dish a standout. And you know what? In Central Italy, this is the perfect dish for family dinners or when friends come over. It’s an easy chicken dinner that still feels special. Really. Especially when you serve it with crusty bread to soak up all the rich and silky sauce.

And here's the thing: sometimes you'll find it garnished with fresh parsley or maybe even a splash of white wine for that extra oomph. One-pan chicken meals don't get much more satisfying or crowd-pleasing than this. I mean, the combination of juicy chicken and that savory mushroom sauce is a classic. For sure. And offering a simple, homemade meal without much fuss. Whether it’s a chill evening or a gathering with friends, this dish pretty much promises smiles and compliments. Its comforting nature makes it a go-to for anyone wanting a taste of Italian tradition at home. Really, can't go wrong.

How to prepare Chicken Breast with Milk and Mushrooms

To prepare the chicken breast with milk and mushrooms, first, clean the mushrooms: cut off the earthy end 1 and peel them 2. Now slice them 3.

Pour a drizzle of oil into a pan, add the 2 garlic cloves 4, and let them brown. Add the mushrooms 5 and stir well 6.

Salt, pepper and cook for 10 minutes. Once cooked, remove the garlic 7 and transfer them to a bowl 8. Do not wash the pan because it will be needed shortly. Now take the chicken and split it in half, so you get 2 fillets 9. Remove any bones or pieces of cartilage.

Take the pan you used for the mushrooms, add a drizzle of oil, and heat it. Coat the chicken fillets in flour 10 and transfer them to the hot pan 11. Let them brown for 3-4 minutes, then flip them 11 and let them brown on the other side for the same time 12.

Adjust the salt and pepper 13. Pour in the milk 14, cover with a lid 15, and let cook for about 15-20 minutes on low heat.

Once cooked, transfer the chicken fillets to a container 16 and blend the cream 17 for a smoother consistency. We recommend performing this operation because the flour may make the cream slightly lumpy, but if you prefer a more rustic result, you can skip this step. Pour the sauce back into the pan 18.