Description
A quick, creamy, and savory weeknight dinner made in a single skillet. This recipe features seared chicken breasts in a rich parmesan mushroom sauce, requiring minimal cleanup and just 30 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup dry white wine
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Slice mushrooms and dice onion.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add mushrooms and onion to the same skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and soft. Add garlic in the last minute.
- Deglaze pan with white wine if using, letting it simmer for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove skillet from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese and thyme until melted and smooth. Adjust consistency with broth or milk if needed.
- Return chicken to the pan, nestling it into the sauce. Let sit for 1 minute to reheat. Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not crowd the pan when searing chicken to ensure browning. Brown mushrooms properly by letting them sit without stirring to avoid steaming. Always remove from heat before adding cheese to prevent graininess. Use fresh Parmesan for best texture. This recipe is naturally gluten-free if served with rice or potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
Keywords: one-pan dinner, creamy mushroom chicken, easy weeknight meals, 30 minute recipes, skillet chicken, comfort food, gluten-free option