Quick Description
Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts simmered in a creamy garlic mushroom sauce. This dish is rich, comforting, and packed with flavor — perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Servings & Timing
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Mushroom Cream Sauce
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms (cremini or white)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Season & Sear Chicken
- Pat chicken dry.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove and set aside (it will finish cooking later).
2️⃣ Cook Mushrooms
- In the same pan, add butter.
- Add mushrooms and cook 4–5 minutes until browned.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3️⃣ Make the Sauce
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from pan.
- Let simmer 3–4 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, Parmesan, and thyme.
- Simmer until sauce thickens (5–7 minutes).
4️⃣ Finish Cooking
- Return chicken to skillet.
- Spoon sauce over top.
- Cover and simmer 6–8 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temp).
5️⃣ Garnish & Serve
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
- Serve hot.
Serving Ideas
✔ Over rice
✔ With mashed potatoes
✔ With pasta
✔ With roasted vegetables
✔ Low-carb option: cauliflower mash or zucchini noodles
Tips
- Pound chicken evenly for even cooking.
- For lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add spinach at the end for extra greens.
