Description
A comforting and creamy chicken and mushroom dish that is easy to make on the stovetop. Perfectly seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich mushroom sauce with hints of garlic and thyme, finished with a touch of cream and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Ingredients for Mushroom Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season and Sear Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare Mushroom Sauce: In the same skillet, cook mushrooms in butter until golden. Add garlic, then chicken broth. Stir in cream, Parmesan, and thyme. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer briefly. Garnish with parsley. Serve hot with preferred sides.
Notes
- Boneless thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts.
- For added flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine along with the chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
