Description
A rich and comforting skillet dinner made with tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy mushroom parmesan sauce. This easy recipe delivers restaurant-style flavor with simple ingredients and pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken on both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the sliced mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to release the browned bits.
- Stir in the heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes so the flavors combine.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- White button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms work best in this recipe.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine when deglazing the pan.
- Spinach or caramelized onions can be added to the sauce for variation.
- Boneless chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of cream or chicken broth to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion with sauce
- Calories: 618
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 954 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 52 g
- Cholesterol: 213 mg
