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Restaurant Style Creamy Mushroom Chicken Skillet

A close-up of a seared chicken breast smothered in creamy mushroom chicken sauce and topped with fresh parsley.
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Make this rich, homestyle savory chicken meal using chicken breasts in a creamy mushroom sauce. This easy skillet chicken with mushrooms delivers restaurant style flavor with simple steps for a quick chicken dinner idea.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 pound cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, substitute with chicken broth)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the chicken breasts for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate, covering loosely with foil to keep warm.
  4. Add the sliced mushrooms to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their liquid and start to brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  5. Add the minced garlic and dried thyme to the mushrooms. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. If using wine, pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let the wine reduce by half, about 2 minutes. If not using wine, skip to the next step.
  7. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it reduce slightly for about 3 minutes.
  8. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring gently until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. This creates the best mushroom cream sauce for chicken.
  9. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon some sauce over the top of the chicken. Heat through for 1 to 2 minutes.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve this one pan creamy chicken dinner over pasta, rice, or with steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use a mix of mushrooms like shiitake or oyster mushrooms along with cremini.
  • To prevent the cream sauce from curdling, keep the heat on medium-low after adding the cream and do not allow the sauce to boil vigorously.
  • If you prefer using chicken thighs, increase the cooking time slightly until they reach 175°F internal temperature.

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