Description
This comforting Skillet Chicken and Mushrooms recipe is the ultimate weeknight savior for busy families. It features tender pan-seared chicken breast and earthy, golden-brown mushrooms tossed in a creamy, velvety garlic sauce, delivering deep, savory satisfaction in every bite. It is a perfect low-effort, high-flavor dish that brings gourmet flair to your kitchen with minimal cleanup, making it ideal for a quick protein-packed refuel at the end of a busy day.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
16 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in your skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and butter to the skillet, then sauté the mushrooms for 6-8 minutes until golden and browned.
Stir in the minced garlic and thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and deglaze the pan by scraping the bottom to release the browned bits.
Simmer the liquid for 3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low, stir in the heavy cream, and add the chicken back into the pan.
Simmer for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened and glossy.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken to ensure proper browning; work in batches if necessary. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of chicken broth to loosen the sauce as needed.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 145mg