Description
A delicious and easy-to-make creamy garlic mushroom chicken skillet that is perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are browned.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and dried thyme, and let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it with the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Serve with rice or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Skillet, easy dinner, chicken recipe