Here’s a savory and satisfying dish: Garlic Mushroom Chicken—juicy, pan-seared chicken simmered in a rich garlic butter mushroom sauce. It’s quick enough for weeknights but tastes like a restaurant-quality meal.
🍄 Garlic Mushroom Chicken
Serves: 4 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 25 min
🛒 Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika (optional, for color)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button work well)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth (or dry white wine)
- ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep Chicken:
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides. - Sear Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken for 4–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove from pan and set aside. - Cook Mushrooms:
In the same pan, add butter and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened.
Add garlic and cook for another 1 minute. - Deglaze & Make Sauce:
Pour in chicken broth or wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits.
Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan (if using). Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened. - Finish:
Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over it. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes to warm through.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
📝 Serving Ideas
- Over mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or cauliflower mash
- With a side of steamed green beans, asparagus, or garlic bread