Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful dish with this Parmesan-Garlic Mushroom Chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and smothered in a rich Parmesan cream sauce with sautéed mushrooms and garlic. A satisfying and comforting meal that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pound and Season Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through, then set aside.
- Cook Mushrooms: In the same skillet, cook mushrooms until browned. Add garlic and thyme, sauté until fragrant.
- Make Sauce: Pour in chicken broth, simmer. Stir in cream and Parmesan, simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to pan, spoon sauce over, simmer until heated through. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or sautéed greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
