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Mushroom Chicken Cozy Creamy Skillet Dinner

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A quick and flavorful mushroom chicken dish with a silky cream sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown on the first side.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook until golden brown on the second side and cooked through.
  5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
  6. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté briefly until fragrant.
  7. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are tender and have released their juices.
  8. Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle the thyme into the skillet, stirring to combine.
  9. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer gently until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  10. Serve the chicken and mushroom cream sauce over mashed potatoes and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Pat the chicken dry before seasoning for better browning. Use a heavy skillet for even heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg