Chicken fillet with mushrooms in cheese and cream sauce
4 servings
60 minutes
Chicken fillet with mushrooms in creamy cheese sauce is a dish that combines the tenderness of chicken meat, aromatic mushrooms, and a rich creamy-cheese flavor. The origins of this recipe can be found in European cuisine, where combinations of white meat with creamy sauces are popular. Marinating gives the chicken a rich taste while the mushrooms add a delicate texture. Cream and melted cheese blend into a homogeneous, thick sauce that envelops the ingredients, creating an unmatched creamy consistency. This dish is perfect for cozy home dinners and gains special freshness and sophistication from dill at the end. It can be served with pasta, rice or mashed potatoes, making it a versatile and beloved choice for the whole family.
1
Cut the chicken fillet and mushrooms into small pieces, and grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
- Chicken breast fillet: 500 g
- Cheese: 150 g
- Fresh button mushrooms: 300 g
2
We marinate chicken fillet and mushrooms. Add mayonnaise, curry seasoning, and Italian herbs to the chicken fillet, mix, and close the container. We also marinate the mushrooms in mayonnaise, curry, and Italian herbs. Place the containers in the refrigerator for 20-25 minutes.
- Chicken breast fillet: 500 g
- Fresh button mushrooms: 300 g
- Mayonnaise: 100 g
- Curry powder: 5 g
- Chicken seasoning: 5 g
- Italian herb blend: 5 g
3
In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil and fry the mushrooms until a golden crust forms. Then place the mushrooms on a plate and set aside.
- Fresh button mushrooms: 300 g
4
Again, heat vegetable oil in a pan and add the fillet. Fry the fillet on high heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Add the mushrooms to the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Chicken breast fillet: 500 g
- Fresh button mushrooms: 300 g
- Salt: 5 g
- Ground black pepper: 5 g
5
Add cream, mix well and reduce the heat to medium. When the sauce boils and thickens slightly, add grated cheese and mix thoroughly. Once the cheese melts and the sauce becomes homogeneous, remove the pan from heat and add chopped dill, mixing it in; let it sit for 10 minutes. Dill adds a more refined flavor.
- Cream 20% fat: 500 ml
- Cheese: 150 g
- Dill: 5 g
