Description
Juicy chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection, smothered in a rich, creamy garlic mushroom sauce. This Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken recipe is the perfect balance of savory, creamy, and comforting flavors—ideal for a cozy dinner or a special meal without the fuss.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lbs / 700g)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional, for coating the chicken)
- 2 cups (200g) sliced mushrooms (white or cremini)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Optionally, coat lightly with all-purpose flour for extra texture.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for about 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté finely chopped onion and minced garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms, cooking for 4-5 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and add dried thyme or Italian seasoning. Simmer gently until sauce thickens.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted (optional).
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning sauce over them. Simmer for 3-5 more minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, coat the chicken lightly in flour before searing.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or a plant-based cream.
- Want more greens? Add fresh spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking.
- For a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer or stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp cold water).
- Best served immediately but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American