This dish combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy sauce made with spicy hatch chiles and savory mushrooms. It's a perfect comfort food dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. With just the right amount of heat and creaminess, this dish is a winner for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced hatch chiles
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on each side, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add hatch chiles and mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is creamy.
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve chicken breasts with creamy hatch chile and mushroom sauce on top.
Interesting Facts
Hatch chiles are a type of green chile pepper that is grown in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico.
Hatch chiles are known for their unique flavor and moderate heat, making them a popular ingredient in Southwestern cuisine.
Mushrooms are a great source of umami flavor and add a meaty texture to dishes.