Creamy Mushroom Chicken Filipino Style
A comforting and creamy chicken dish featuring savory mushrooms, perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs, drumsticks, or breast Thighs are recommended for juiciness.
- 8 ounces button or cremini mushrooms Sliced.
- 1 onion, diced Provides flavor base.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Essential for flavor.
- 1 cup all-purpose cream or Nestle cream For a creamy sauce.
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or fish sauce For flavor depth.
- 1 tablespoon calamansi juice Optional to add brightness.
Serving Suggestions
- 4 cups steamed white rice Best to soak up the sauce.
- 1 cup mixed vegetables Such as green beans or carrots.
Instructions
Preparation
- Brown the chicken in a wide skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet, sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are glossy.
Cooking
- Pour in the cream and soy sauce, letting everything simmer gently.
- Cook until the chicken is fully cooked and flavors meld together.
- Add calamansi juice right before removing from heat for added freshness.
Notes
This dish is forgiving, so feel free to adjust ingredients and add vegetables like peas or spinach if desired. Leftovers taste even better.