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Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Tender seared chicken in a rich, garlicky cream sauce loaded with earthy mushrooms and parmesan – a cozy one-pan dinner ready in under 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika optional
Mushroom Sauce
  • 1 lb cremini or button mushrooms sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 tsp dried
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Season and sear chicken in oil and butter until golden. Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté mushrooms in the same pan until browned.
  3. Add onion, garlic, then deglaze with wine.
  4. Stir in broth, cream, parmesan, and herbs. Simmer to thicken.
  5. Return chicken to pan, spoon sauce over, and heat through.
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Use thighs for juicier results. Add spinach for extra greens. Reheat gently to prevent sauce separation.