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Pan-seared chicken breasts in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce, garnished with fresh herbs.

Chicken Breast with Creamy Mushroom Skillet Sauce

A simple and flavorful chicken breast recipe with a rich mushroom cream sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 6 oz each
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Creamy Mushroom Sauce
  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms cremini or white button
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms and chopped onion to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned and the onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer and let it reduce slightly, about 3 minutes.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
  7. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to heat the chicken through.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve this chicken with your favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes, rice, or a simple green salad.

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