Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Skillet
Sep 19
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Enjoy a comforting and creamy skillet meal with pan-seared chicken breasts simmered in a flavorful garlic mushroom sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this easy recipe delivers stunning taste in just 30 minutes. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a family-friendly comfort food favorite.
This Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Skillet is a comforting one-pan meal perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Tender chicken breasts are pan-seared to a golden brown and then simmered in a luscious sauce made from sautéed mushrooms, aromatic garlic, chicken broth, and heavy cream. The addition of fresh parsley and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese enhance the flavors, making this dish both elegant and homey. The mushrooms add an earthiness that balances beautifully with the creamy sauce, creating a rich and savory experience. It’s quick to make, taking about 30 minutes from start to finish, yet the depth of flavor suggests it’s been simmering for hours. Serve this dish over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a complete meal. The recipe provides a satisfying combination of protein, vegetables, and comfort, ideal for impressing guests or treating your family to something special any day of the week. You can easily adapt the recipe to include your favorite herbs or substitute chicken thighs for even juicier results.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts — 2 large
- Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
- Salt — to taste
- Black pepper — to taste
- Button or cremini mushrooms (sliced) — 8 ounces
- Garlic (minced) — 4 cloves
- Chicken broth — 1 cup
- Heavy cream — 1/2 cup
- Grated Parmesan cheese — 1/4 cup
- Fresh parsley (chopped) — 2 tablespoons
Directions
1. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the mushrooms. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until browned.
5. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the skillet.
7. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
8. Add the seared chicken breasts back to the skillet, spooning some sauce over the top. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
9. Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the chicken and sauce, and simmer for another 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.