Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender chicken breasts in a rich, garlicky mushroom cream sauce for a cozy dinner.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.32 lbs)
→ Vegetables
02 - 9 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
→ Dairy
06 - 3/4 cup plus 1 tbsp heavy cream
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
08 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Pantry
09 - 2 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1/2 cup chicken broth (gluten-free if required)
11 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
02 - Warm olive oil and unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
03 - Place chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
04 - Add chopped onion to the same skillet and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent.
05 - Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until browned and liquid has evaporated.
06 - Stir in minced garlic and dried thyme; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
07 - Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan, and simmer for 2 minutes.
08 - Reduce heat to medium-low, then add heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
09 - Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.
10 - Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This sauce feels like a secret indulgence you get to share only with your closest friends
- It became a favorite because the mushrooms bring earthiness that perfectly balances the rich cream
02 -
- Never rush the searing of the chicken; that crust is flavor gold and keeps juices sealed inside
- Letting the mushrooms cook until their liquid evaporates is what gives the sauce its deep, concentrated flavor
03 -
- Use room temperature chicken to ensure even cooking and a juicy finish
- The secret to luxurious sauce is finishing with Parmesan off the heat to avoid clumping