Description
Indulge in the Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Skillet, a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This one-pan wonder features tender chicken breast chunks sautéed to golden perfection, combined with earthy mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and a rich, velvety sauce made from heavy cream and Dijon mustard. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a meal that delights your taste buds and impresses your family and friends. Serve it over pasta, alongside mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the luscious sauce. With its quick preparation and crowd-pleasing flavors, this recipe is sure to become a favorite at your dining table.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast chunks
- Fresh mushrooms, sliced
- Garlic, minced
- Onion, finely chopped
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Dijon mustard
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Salt & black pepper
Instructions
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Add chicken chunks and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add garlic and onion; cook until fragrant (2-3 minutes). Add mushrooms; sauté until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Create the sauce: Deglaze with chicken broth while scraping browned bits. Stir in Dijon mustard and heavy cream; simmer until thickened (5-7 minutes).
- Combine chicken: Return chicken to the skillet, stir to coat in sauce, and cook for another few minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, deglaze with a splash of white wine. Feel free to experiment with adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. To make it dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.