Chicken Schnitzel with Creamy Mushroom Sauce: A Tender Delight
Enjoy a tender chicken schnitzel topped with a creamy mushroom sauce for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Austrian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Dredge each breast in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the schnitzels until golden brown on both sides, then transfer to the oven to finish cooking.
- In the same pan, add sliced mushrooms and sauté until tender.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the schnitzel topped with creamy mushroom sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic to the mushroom sauce.
- Serve with lemon wedges for a fresh touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 schnitzel with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Chicken Schnitzel, Creamy Mushroom Sauce, Chicken Recipe