Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Skillet, a dish that elevates weeknight dinners to gourmet status. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken combined with earthy mushrooms and a luscious garlic cream sauce that envelops each bite. In just under 40 minutes, you can serve up a meal thatβs both satisfying and impressive enough for special occasions. Perfectly paired with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast chunks
- Fresh mushrooms, sliced
- Garlic, minced
- Onion, finely chopped
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Dijon mustard
- Fresh parsley
- Salt & black pepper
Instructions
- Sear the chicken in a hot skillet with olive oil and butter until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sautΓ© minced garlic, chopped onion, and sliced mushrooms until fragrant and softened.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, then stir in Dijon mustard and heavy cream. Simmer until thickened.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce. Cook together for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider incorporating spinach or bell peppers into the dish. Adjust seasoning according to preference for optimal flavor balance.