Description
Creamy Mushroom Chicken is a rich and comforting one-pan meal featuring juicy pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a velvety garlic Parmesan mushroom cream sauce. This easy skillet dinner is perfect served with mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 oz cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet.
- Add the mushrooms and onion, cooking for 5-6 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top.
- Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- Cremini mushrooms provide a deeper flavor than white button mushrooms.
- Add baby spinach during the final few minutes for extra vegetables.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or milk.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American