Csirkemell Gombával TejszĂnes SzĂłsszal (Chicken Breast with Mushrooms in Creamy Sauce)
A simple yet elegant dish featuring tender chicken breast cooked with earthy mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce. This is a popular home-style meal in Hungary, often served with a side of pasta or potatoes.
🧂 Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breast(about 150-200g each, boneless and skinless)
- 300 g Mushrooms(sliced (e.g., white or cremini))
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 200 ml Heavy cream
- 100 ml Chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(chopped, for garnish)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
👨‍🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
đź’ˇ Tip: Ensure even seasoning for best flavor. - 2
Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 8 minutes💡 Tip: Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. - 3
Add the remaining 1 tbsp butter to the skillet. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 minutes - 4
Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned and tender, about 7-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 minutes💡 Tip: Cook mushrooms until they release their moisture and start to brown for better flavor. - 5
Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture and stir for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
⏱️ 1 minute - 6
Gradually whisk in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
đź’ˇ Tip: Whisking continuously prevents lumps. - 7
Pour in the heavy cream and stir. Bring the sauce back to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
⏱️ 3 minutes💡 Tip: Simmer gently to avoid curdling the cream. - 8
Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon some sauce over them. Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
⏱️ 7 minutes💡 Tip: Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F). - 9
Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
đź’ˇ Tip: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
đź’ˇ Pro Tips
- âś“For a richer flavor, use a mix of mushroom varieties.
- âś“If the sauce is too thick, add a little more chicken broth or cream.
- âś“Serve with Hungarian-style noodles (nokedli) or mashed potatoes.
🔄 Variations
- Add a splash of white wine to the sauce after cooking the mushrooms.
- Stir in some grated cheese (like Gruyère or Emmental) into the sauce at the end.
- Add a pinch of paprika for a subtle Hungarian twist.