Description
This Chicken Schnitzel with Creamy Mushroom Sauce is a golden, crispy, and flavor-packed comfort dish that’s simple to make at home. Tender chicken breasts are coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and pan-fried until perfectly crunchy, then topped with a silky mushroom sauce that’s rich, savory, and irresistible. Great for family dinners or cozy weekends in!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Place each chicken breast between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Breading Station: Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, and coat in breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Schnitzel: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry each chicken piece 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Mushroom Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter with olive oil. Add mushrooms and sauté 5–6 minutes until golden. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds more. Pour in chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and cream. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season to taste.
- Assemble and Serve: Place chicken on a serving plate, spoon creamy mushroom sauce over the top, and garnish with parsley. Serve with noodles, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
Notes
Tip: For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs. To make ahead, bread the chicken and refrigerate up to 24 hours before frying. You can also bake the schnitzel at 400°F for 20–25 minutes for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg