Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken: A Rich, Irresistible Delight!
Tender, creamy, garlicky and irresistibly rich dish featuring chicken breasts cooked in a luscious garlic cream sauce with mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, halved horizontally
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 250g mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup cooking cream or heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add sliced mushrooms, thyme, and a pinch of salt. Cook until softened and lightly golden.
- Pour in cream and stir. Let simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. Add Parmesan and mix well.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, and simmer another 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing chicken for perfect browning.
- Use a mix of mushrooms for deeper flavor.
- Add a splash of lemon juice for a tangy contrast to the creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g