Creamy mushroom chicken is a hearty, one-skillet dish with tender seared chicken simmered in a garlic mushroom cream sauce. It’s comforting, flavorful, and perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
8 oz cremini mushrooms, thickly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
½ cup chicken broth
¾ cup heavy cream
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: ¼ cup dry white wine
Instructions
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Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
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Heat 1 tbsp butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high.
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Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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Add remaining butter and mushrooms. Cook for 7–8 minutes until browned.
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Stir in garlic and thyme. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
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Pour in broth and wine (if using), scraping the pan. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Reduce heat and add cream and Parmesan. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer 2–3 minutes more.