Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ small yellow onion
diced
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 12 ounces mushrooms
brown or white, sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic
minced
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup white wine
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- 1
Saute onion in butter until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- 2
Add mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Cook until mushrooms have released juices. Add garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add the wine to deglaze and loosen any bits off the pan and simmer a few minutes until the wine has almost evaporated.
- 4
Add the chicken broth and cream. Simmer 5 minutes or until reduced by half.
- 5
To thicken the sauce further, combine cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water (or broth) and mix well. Add cornstarch mixture into the broth a little bit at a time to reach desired consistency. You may not need all of the cornstarch mixture.
- 6
Let simmer 1 minute.
- 7
Season with parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
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About this Recipe
Looking for that perfect creamy mushroom sauce that transforms any meal from good to gourmet without the fuss? This quick and easy creamy mushroom sauce recipe is your secret weapon, ready in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for elevating weeknight dinners.
What makes this sauce truly special is its incredible depth of flavor developed in mere minutes, thanks to the harmonious blend of savory mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and fresh thyme, all brightened by a splash of white wine. It's a testament to how simple, everyday ingredients can come together to create something profoundly delicious and universally loved, promising to enhance everything from pasta to poultry.
Prepare for a rich, velvety sauce brimming with tender, earthy mushrooms. Their robust flavor is beautifully enhanced by the subtle warmth of garlic and the fragrant notes of fresh thyme. The texture is luxuriously smooth, perfectly coating whatever it touches, while the sliced mushrooms offer a delightful, satisfying chew that makes every bite incredibly satisfying. This sauce delivers a truly comforting and sophisticated experience without any complex techniques.
While delicious as is, this creamy mushroom sauce is wonderfully adaptable to your pantry and preferences. You can easily swap brown mushrooms for white mushrooms, or for a deeper umami punch, consider incorporating a few dried wild mushrooms rehydrated in hot water. Don't have white wine on hand? You can increase the amount of chicken broth slightly, perhaps with a tiny squeeze of lemon juice for acidity. You could also experiment with other fresh herbs like rosemary or sage for a different aromatic profile.
This versatile sauce is a fantastic companion to seared chicken breasts, grilled steak, or spooned generously over pasta dishes. It's equally at home enhancing mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables, making it a perfect accompaniment for both casual family meals and more elegant entertaining.