Description
Tender chicken breasts simmered in a velvety garlic mushroom cream sauce. This one-pan dish is easy to make, packed with savory flavors, and perfect for both weeknight dinners and entertaining guests.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the skillet, and let it melt.
- Add mushrooms and onions. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened and golden.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, thyme, and rosemary. Simmer for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over chicken and simmer for another 5–7 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Boneless chicken thighs can be used for extra juiciness.
Substitute half the chicken broth with white wine for a deeper flavor.
Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for color and nutrition.
For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and omit the Parmesan.
Serve with mashed cauliflower, rice, pasta, or zucchini noodles.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth or cream.
Freezing is not recommended due to sauce separation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg