Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Skillet
Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Skillet, a delightful dish that’s perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. This recipe features tender chicken breast simmered in a velvety sauce made from fresh mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and creamy goodness. Quick to prepare and even more satisfying, this skillet meal pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Chicken breast chunks
- Fresh mushrooms, sliced
- Minced garlic
- Finely chopped onion
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Dijon mustard
- Fresh parsley
- Salt & black pepper
Instructions
- In a hot skillet, sear chicken chunks in olive oil and butter until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic, chopped onion, and sliced mushrooms in the same skillet until fragrant and softened (about 5 minutes).
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, stir in Dijon mustard, then add heavy cream. Simmer until thickened (5-7 minutes).
- Return seared chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce; simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg