Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, or Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and a crust has formed. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter and allow it to melt. Once melted, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are browned and tender.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the mushrooms and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, using a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan (deglazing).
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and dried thyme (or Italian seasoning). Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy mushroom sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the top of each chicken breast.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Continue to simmer the chicken in the sauce for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Ensure the chicken is thoroughly coated in the sauce.
⏱️ 7 min
- 9
Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot. This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, or Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and a crust has formed. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter and allow it to melt. Once melted, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are browned and tender.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the mushrooms and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, using a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan (deglazing).
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and dried thyme (or Italian seasoning). Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy mushroom sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the top of each chicken breast.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Continue to simmer the chicken in the sauce for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Ensure the chicken is thoroughly coated in the sauce.
⏱️ 7 min - 9
Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot. This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
⏱️ 1 min