Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken (Printer-Friendly)

Tender chicken with creamy garlic and mushroom sauce, ideal for a comforting and flavorful meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5.3–6.3 oz each)
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Vegetables

05 - 2 cups cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
06 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced

→ Sauce

08 - ¾ cup heavy cream
09 - ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth (gluten-free if needed)
10 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry and evenly season both sides with salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken breasts for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and almost cooked through. Remove and keep warm covered loosely with foil.
03 - In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add diced onions, and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
04 - Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 4–5 minutes until browned and tender.
05 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
06 - Pour in chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the pan, and simmer for 2 minutes.
07 - Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan cheese, cooking until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
08 - Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over each piece, cover, and simmer on low for 5–7 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
09 - Stir in chopped parsley, adjust seasoning as desired.
10 - Plate the chicken breasts and garnish with additional parsley. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This sauce feels like a warm hug, rich and luscious with garlic and mushrooms
  • It’s surprisingly simple to make yet impressively flavorful, making it my go-to for both family nights and when friends drop by
02 -
  • Patting the chicken dry and searing it properly is crucial for that golden crust and rich flavor
  • Adding garlic at the right time preserves its delicate aroma without burning it
03 -
  • For extra depth, deglaze your pan with a splash of white wine after cooking mushrooms and before adding broth
  • Using freshly grated Parmesan from a wedge always makes a noticeable difference in flavor and sauce texture

Go Back