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Close-up of pan-seared chicken breasts in a creamy mushroom skillet sauce, garnished with parsley.

Creamy Mushroom Chicken Skillet

This recipe makes tender chicken breasts in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. It's a quick and satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut in half horizontally to make thinner cutlets
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Mushroom Sauce
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add mushrooms to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is slightly thickened.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve this creamy mushroom chicken with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

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