Cream of Mushroom Chicken
Cream of Mushroom Chicken dinner - if you want chicken that's tender and juicy this is the recipe for you! With just a couple common ingredients it could not be easier to make. The creamy gravy is just begging to be served with rice, noodles or mashed potatoes!
One of the top recipes on the blog is for Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops BAKED.
The recipe is so easy and versatile, I wanted to show how you could make Cream of Mushroom Chicken on the stovetop.
Stovetop cream of mushroom chicken comes in handy when it's summer and I don't want to turn on the oven.
Or, when my oven is being used for other things like Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole or Coconut Flan for dessert!
This recipe is fantastic because you really only need two ingredients (chicken + mushroom soup) yet the flavor is PHENOMENAL.
Cream of Mushroom Chicken
I do recommend seasoning the chicken for even better flavor.
I can't cook without salt, pepper and garlic in everything!
The black pepper complements the gravy perfectly.
For the chicken I prefer to use thin cut breasts or chicken tenders.
They cook up faster than regular split chicken breasts and they're extra juicy and…tender!
You can use regular chicken breasts, but the cook time will be much longer than listed in the recipe below.
If you have whole chicken breasts I recommend slicing them in half lengthwise.
Season the chicken, then brown on both sides. This adds an extra layer of flavor and seals in the juices.
Pour in the cream of mushroom soup, stir, cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
The mushroom gravy is delicious spooned over mashed potatoes, but really tasty with whatever side you choose, such as egg noodles or rice.
Other readers have commented that they add frozen vegetables while the chicken is simmering to make this a complete meal.
Sliced mushrooms, green beans or broccoli would be yummy.
Like my pork chops recipe, the chicken can also be baked instead.
Cream of Mushroom Chicken
Tender chicken is smothered in cream of mushroom soup gravy for one of the easiest skillet dinners. Serve every last drop of gravy over rice, egg noodles or mashed potatoes!
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ lbs boneless, skinless thin-cut chicken breasts or tenders
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can (10oz) cream of mushroom soup
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Noodles, rice or mashed potatoes for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat the oil over medium heat. Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Brown the chicken on both sides until golden, about 2 minutes.
- Add the cream of mushroom soup and spread over the top. When soup begins to bubble, cover pan, lower heat to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve over noodles, rice or mashed potatoes.
Notes
If a thinner gravy is desired, whisk in ¼- ½ cup milk or water.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 425Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 654mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 48g
Nutritional information provided is an estimate only. Please consult the labels of ingredients you use for more accurate results.
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This was excellent!! Fast, easy, delicious. I did it over egg noodles and threw some finely-diced broccoli in, plus Parmesan on top. I will be making this again, for sure!
Yum, the parmesan sounds great.
@Danielle, When did you put the broccoli in
We weren't expecting to have chicken soup for dinner but that's what we got.
Shame on you for not indicating you used CONDENSED soup. Can you please change it for the sake of the next one who tries this recipe.
@Bonny, most people have enough sense to know cream of mushroom is CREAM OF MUSHROOM. Shame on you for shaming people that are just sharing recipes. Next time add a little kindness to your recipe!
@Bonny, that was so rude!!
@Bonny, I learned several variations of this dish from my Mom in the '50s. Until your comment, I never knew the was such a thing as cream of mushroom soup that wasn't condensed! Sorry you had this misunderstanding, and hope the chicken mushroom soup was good.
@MISTY, I know right I’m still laughing 😂
@MISTY, 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I made this for dinner tonight and we put it over stuffing!! It was a big hit with the family. Thank you.
@Danielle Thornton, thanks for the idea! My family absolutely loved this over stuffing!
@Lindsey, that sounds delicious. I love stuffing great idea.
Would it be too watery if I used a cream of mushroom that is not condensed, like Amy’s?
No I don't think so. You can let it cook longer to thicken if needed.
I made this, and it was so delicious. The chicken was so moist, and tender. Thank you, this is going on my recipe file.
Just made this for dinner tonight! Added spinach and onion. Topped with blistered cherry tomatoes and parm. Would 100% make again! Yum!! You have to serve it with egg noodles!
Made this with leftover breast and thigh meat of a pre-cooked grocery store chicken, cut up (removed skin/deboned). I added chopped cooked bacon along with mushrooms, and finely chopped celery, white onions & garlic. Topped with spring onions. Served over white rice, with side of steamed fresh broccoli with lemon butter & almond slices. Definitely will add to our rotation.
This was a quick and delicious meal! Thanks for sharing! I loved every bite!
I enjoyed making this for my very appreciative family. I made with garlic, onion and mushrooms and was pleased with the results. After they cooked down there was plenty of moisture to thin the mushroom soup sauce and I added about four tablespoons of milk too. I served with parmesan cheese and it was delicious. If I make again I think I will add some white wine as was suggested. It needed a little extra something and the one I think would help a lot. Definitely recommend making!
made this was really good easy and quick
Quick and delicious dinner! I added fresh mushrooms and spinach as it was simmering and served over spaetzle.
The first time I made this, I only had a can of cream of potato soup. Used that & added a can of mushroom pieces. So, had a starch right in the pan & didn't need to dirty another pan for noodles or rice. Tonight I'm going to add uncooked egg noodles & some water and let the noodles cook with the soup & chicken. This is a really good recipe, thanks!
Made for dinner tonight. So quick, easy, and delicious! I added in about 1 cup diced mushrooms. Excellent with mashed potatoes. Will try egg noodles next time!
So I'm NEW to cooking. Do you add water? It looks so gross with water !!
No I don't add water because I like a thick gravy. You can if you want though.
@Shannon Tucker, I add a splash of milk.
@Shannon Tucker, I added 1/2 & 1/2. Thinned it out a bit but made is savory.
@Shannon Tucker,
Add some white wine, it tastes great with the chicken and cream of mushroom soup.
@Diana, how much white wine did you add? When during the cooking did you add it?
@Shannon Tucker, you can also add a splash of dry or cooking sherry, some garlic and dry thyme.
@Shannon Tucker, I added water not knowing I didn’t have to but I know now I won’t put the water in so the gravy is more thick
There is a discrepancy between the ingredients, Cream of Mushroom Soup, and the directions, Cream of Chicken Soup. I suppose either would work.
Thanks so much for pointing that out! Got it fixed!
@Rebekah,
Can I use cream of chicken soup?
Absolutely