Description
A rich and velvety creamy mushroom sauce perfectly coats tender chicken breasts, creating a comforting and satisfying dinner that’s quick and easy to prepare on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
Sauce
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season and Sear Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear them until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Mushrooms and Garlic: In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften and brown. Then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Prepare the Cream Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese into the skillet with the mushrooms and garlic. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook until the sauce thickens, approximately 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Return Chicken to Sauce: Nestle the seared chicken breasts back into the creamy mushroom sauce. Spoon sauce over the chicken to coat thoroughly. Continue to cook on low heat for another 5 minutes, allowing the chicken to finish cooking through and absorb the flavors.
Notes
- For added color and nutrition, stir in fresh spinach leaves during the last few minutes of cooking until just wilted.
- Chicken breasts can be substituted with thighs for a juicier option.
- Use low-fat cream and Parmesan to reduce calorie content if desired.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
