Easy Creamy Mushroom Chicken Skillet
A delightful and straightforward dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich and creamy mushroom sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and return to a simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top, and heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or with roasted vegetables.
Notes
Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet when cooking the chicken for a nice golden crust. Consider adding Italian seasoning or fresh herbs to enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg