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Creamy Mushroom Chicken – A Comforting One-Skillet Dinner

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A comforting skillet dish with juicy seared chicken and a creamy garlic mushroom sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners and quick enough for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large chicken breasts (or 4 small), sliced or pounded thin

  • Salt, pepper, paprika to season

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter (divided)

  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini or baby bella)

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • ¾ cup heavy cream or half-and-half

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional)

  • ½ tsp thyme or Italian seasoning

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.

  2. Heat 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet. Sear chicken 4–5 min per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  3. Add remaining butter. Sauté mushrooms for 5–7 min until golden. Add garlic and cook 30 sec.

  4. Pour in broth, scraping the pan. Simmer 2–3 min.

  5. Add cream, Parmesan, and herbs. Simmer 5 min until thickened.

  6. Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce. Simmer 2–3 more minutes.

  7. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for variation.

  • Use coconut cream for dairy-free.

  • Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.

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