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Weeknight • Chicken

Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Skillet

Tender chicken and savory mushrooms bathed in a rich, velvety herb-infused cream sauce, all in one skillet.

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Skillet

When you're craving something comforting and deeply satisfying, this creamy chicken and mushroom skillet is exactly what you need. It's a quick and easy dish that tastes like it cooked for hours, with perfectly seared chicken and earthy mushrooms swimming in a luxurious sauce. Say hello to your new go-to cozy meal!

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Add chicken to the hot skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Add sliced mushrooms to the same skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned, about 5-7 minutes. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and dried thyme; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 3-5 minutes, until the sauce slightly thickens.

  5. Step 5

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.

  6. Step 6

    Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately, perhaps over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.

Tips

  • For a deeper mushroom flavor, use a mix of mushrooms like shiitake or oyster mushrooms.
  • A splash of dry white wine can be added with the chicken broth for an extra layer of complexity.

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