One-Pan Creamy Mushroom Chicken: Easy Weeknight Delight!
A quick and delicious one-pan meal featuring tender chicken and creamy mushrooms, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and mushrooms, sautéing until mushrooms are tender.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and thyme, cooking until the sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Serve with rice or pasta to soak up the sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg