When you crave something cozy and flavorful, this creamy mushroom chicken skillet hits the spot. The golden-seared chicken breasts simmer in a luscious mushroom and garlic cream sauce, filling your kitchen with the most delicious aroma. It’s simple, hearty, and made in under 30 minutes perfect for busy nights.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ready in just 30 minutes
• One-pan cleanup
• Rich, flavorful mushroom cream sauce
• Perfect for both weeknights and dinner parties
• Pairs beautifully with rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta

Preparation and Cooking Time

Prep Time	Cook Time	Total Time	Serves
10 mins	20 mins	30 mins	4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ tsp thyme
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Optional Swaps:
Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce, or swap mushrooms for baby bellas or cremini.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, melt butter. Add mushrooms and sauté until browned.
4. Stir in garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute.
5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up brown bits. Stir in cream and Parmesan.
6. Return chicken to the pan. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until sauce thickens.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Serving Suggestions

Serve your creamy mushroom chicken skillet with fluffy rice, garlic mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or a side of roasted vegetables. A crisp green salad or crusty bread makes it even better.

Quick Tips or Variations

• Add spinach for a green twist.
• Substitute chicken with pork chops for variety.
• For extra flavor, deglaze with white wine before adding broth.

FAQs

What to have with creamy mushroom chicken?
Mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or pasta soak up the creamy sauce beautifully. Add roasted veggies or a green salad for balance.

How long does creamy mushroom chicken last in the fridge?
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave.

How long does mushroom sauce take?
About 10–12 minutes to thicken perfectly.

How many minutes to cook mushroom soup?
Roughly 15–20 minutes from start to finish.

Conclusion

This creamy mushroom chicken skillet brings comfort to your table without fuss. Simple ingredients, one pan, and rich flavors it’s the kind of recipe you’ll keep coming back to.

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