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Creamy Mushroom Chicken Skillet Recipe Easy Homemade Garlic Herb Dinner

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A quick and easy creamy mushroom chicken skillet with garlic and herbs, perfect for cozy dinners and packed with flavor. This dish features tender chicken breasts in a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce with fresh herbs and mushrooms.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
  2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Place chicken breasts in the skillet and cook without moving for 5-6 minutes until golden brown on the first side. Flip and cook the other side for 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Add remaining butter to the skillet. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release moisture and start to brown.
  5. Add minced garlic and thyme leaves, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Let thicken for 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Return chicken breasts to the skillet, nestle into the sauce, spoon sauce over the top. Reduce heat to low, cover loosely, and cook for 6-8 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  9. Turn off heat, sprinkle chopped parsley and optional lemon juice over the skillet. Let sit for a minute before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before searing for better browning. Use medium-high heat to avoid burning butter. Sauté mushrooms without overcrowding for best caramelization. Deglaze pan carefully to capture browned bits. Simmer cream sauce gently to prevent curdling. Rest chicken briefly before serving. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and butter with olive oil or vegan butter.

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