Creamy Mushroom Chicken That’s Easy & Comforting
Golden seared chicken breasts in a rich, creamy mushroom garlic sauce — this comforting skillet meal comes together in 30 minutes and tastes like home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 1 tsp salt + 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil + 2 tbsp butter, divided
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Sear in olive oil and butter, 4–5 mins per side. Remove from pan.
- Sauté mushrooms in butter until browned. Add garlic and cook 30 secs.
- Deglaze with broth. Add cream, cheese, and herbs. Simmer 5 mins.
- Return chicken, spoon sauce over, and simmer 2 mins more.
- Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Use thighs for juicier chicken.
- Stir in spinach or peas for added greens.
- Reheat gently to preserve creamy texture.