Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Name: Creamy Mushroom Chicken with Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced; ½ onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp, plus 2 tbsp olive oil, divided; 2 skin-on chicken breasts (about 1-2 lbs total); 1 cup orzo; 2 tbsp butter, melted; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp cooking sherry; ½ cup chicken broth; ⅓ cup heavy cream; 1 tbsp parsley, roughly chopped

Creamy Mushroom Chicken pairs crispy-skinned pan-seared breasts with a silky mushroom and sherry cream sauce over orzo. The contrast of crunchy skin and tender, umami-rich sauce makes this an elevated weeknight meal that tastes restaurant-made.

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Total

1h

Servings

4

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$23–$38

Recipe Source

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From Recette Magazine

Ingredients

8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
½ onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp, plus 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 skin-on chicken breasts (about 1-2 lbs total)
1 cup orzo
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp cooking sherry
½ cup chicken broth
⅓ cup heavy cream
1 tbsp parsley, roughly chopped

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Instructions

1
Place mushrooms, onion, garlic, and 2 tsp olive oil in a Suvie pan. Place pan in the top zone of Suvie.
2
Season chicken breasts generously with kosher salt and pepper and place skin-side up in a second Suvie pan. Place pan in the bottom zone of Suvie. Enter cook settings and cook now or schedule. Bottom Zone: Roast at 325°F for 45 minutes. Top Zone: Roast at 325°F for 45 minutes.
3
Place 1 cup orzo in the Suvie starch strainer set within the Suvie pasta pot (green handles). Cover pot with lid and place in the Suvie Starch Cooker, ensuring the pot is centered on the hot plate. Input settings and cook now or schedule. Pasta, 1 cup, 10 minutes.
4
After the cook, remove the chicken breasts from Suvie. Brush 2 tbsp melted butter over the chicken breasts. Return chicken to Suvie.
5
Drain excess liquid from the mushroom pan. In a medium bowl, whisk the cornstarch and sherry together until combined. Whisk in the chicken stock and heavy whipping cream until incorporated. Pour mixture over the mushrooms and stir. Return pan to Suvie. Input settings and cook now. Bottom Zone: Roast at 425°F for 5 minutes. Top Zone: Roast at 450°F for 10 minutes.
6
Remove pans from Suvie. Transfer orzo to a large serving bowl with the mushrooms and season to taste with salt and pepper. Let chicken rest 4 minutes, then cut into pieces and divide between plates. Garnish with parsley and serve.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Let chicken breasts sit at room temperature 15 minutes before cooking to ensure even doneness; aim for internal temp of 165°F for juicy, not dry meat.
Slice mushrooms uniformly so they cook at the same rate and release their moisture evenly into the cream sauce.
Whisk cornstarch with cold broth before adding to the pan to prevent lumps and achieve a silky, not gluey, sauce.
Brown chicken skin-side down first without moving it; this renders fat and creates the crispness that makes the dish special.

Substitutions

Cremini mushrooms → button or baby bella mushrooms (same cook time and similar umami depth)
Orzo → egg noodles or small pasta shapes (adjust boiling time per package)
Cooking sherry → dry white wine or white vermouth (adds acid and depth)

Storage & make-ahead

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth to restore sauce consistency.

Common Questions

How do I get crispy chicken skin in a pan?

Pat the chicken dry, season well, then cook skin-side down in a cold skillet over medium-high heat without moving it for 6-8 minutes until golden and crisp before flipping.

Can I use a different pasta instead of orzo?

Yes. Any small pasta (egg noodles, ditalini, small shells) works well. Adjust cooking time to the package directions and drain thoroughly before adding to the sauce.

What can I substitute for cooking sherry?

Use dry white wine or skip it entirely and add 1 tbsp lemon juice to brighten the sauce. Avoid cooking sherry substitutes with added salt.

How do I reheat leftovers?

Store in an airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium heat with a splash of broth to loosen the sauce, or microwave 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway.

Can I make this ahead?

Cook the sauce and mushrooms ahead and refrigerate separately from cooked chicken. Reheat sauce gently, toss with warm orzo, then top with sliced chicken just before serving.