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Creamy Golden and Crispy Chicken with Mushroom and Parmesan Sauce

A comforting and creamy chicken dish with a crunchy exterior, paired with a savory mushroom and Parmesan sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 525
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces escalopes de poulet (ou hauts de cuisses désossés) room temperature for even cooking
  • 2 tablespoons farine for dredging
  • 1 teaspoon paprika adds color and mild warmth
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons huile d'olive or a neutral oil for frying
For the Sauce
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini) finely chopped stems optional
  • 1 cup heavy cream (crème) or half-and-half for lighter sauce
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan plus extra for serving
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced optional but recommended
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or dry white wine optional for deglazing
  • 1 tablespoon butter optional for richer sauce
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the escalopes dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  2. Lightly coat each chicken piece in the flour. Shake off excess.
Cooking
  1. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering, add chicken. Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
  2. Reduce heat to medium, add a touch of butter or another tablespoon of oil if needed. Add mushrooms and sauté until they’ve released liquid and browned. Add minced garlic for the last minute.
  3. Deglaze the pan with 1/2 cup chicken stock or white wine, scraping up browned bits. Add 1 cup cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan until melted.
  4. Nestle the chicken back into the pan, spoon sauce over, and simmer to meld flavors.
Serving
  1. Serve hot over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread.

Notes

Make the mushroom-Parmesan sauce ahead and store separately. Reheat before serving to retain chicken crispiness.