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Creamy Mushroom Chicken Breasts in a Pan

Three golden-brown chicken breasts in a creamy mushroom sauce, garnished with parsley, in a pan.
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Tender chicken breasts in a rich, creamy mushroom and Parmesan sauce, made in one skillet.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, cook diced onion until soft. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are browned.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and thyme. Simmer the sauce until it slightly thickens.
  4. Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For even cooking, pound chicken breasts to an even thickness.
  • Allow mushrooms to sear without frequent stirring to develop deep flavor.
  • Simmer the sauce gently to prevent curdling.
  • Use fresh thyme or parsley at the end for a brighter flavor.

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