Description
Tender chicken breasts are seared until golden and combined with savory mushrooms in a bold black pepper sauce. This quick one-skillet meal delivers rich flavor and satisfying comfort in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Salt to taste
Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Sauté the mushrooms and onions for 5–7 minutes until tender and browned. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the soy sauce, chicken broth, and additional black pepper. If using cornstarch, dissolve it in 1 tablespoon of water and add to the skillet, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it. Cook for 3–4 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions and serve warm.
Notes
Substitute chicken breasts with boneless chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
Add bell peppers or snap peas for extra vegetables and color.
For a creamy variation, stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end of cooking.
Replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat with a splash of broth to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with mushrooms
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 52 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
