Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mushroom Chicken Skillet
A comforting weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich, creamy garlic and mushroom sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2-4 pieces Chicken Breasts Boneless, skinless preferred.
- 8 oz Mushrooms Sliced (button or cremini work well).
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced; adjust to taste.
- 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best flavor.
- 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium recommended.
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil For cooking chicken; can use butter for a richer flavor.
- Salt To taste; enhances flavor; adjust as necessary.
- Pepper To taste; freshly cracked is best.
- Parsley For garnish; chopped; adds color and freshness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic, sautéing until the mushrooms are tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
Assembly
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Consider using fresh, high-quality ingredients to really enhance the flavors of this dish. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese adds a wonderful creaminess.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 38gFat: 32gSodium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g