Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Mushroom Sauce
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
Instructions
- Season and Sear Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Mushrooms and Garlic: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the sliced cremini mushrooms. Cook until they begin to release their moisture and become tender, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Liquids and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine and let the sauce simmer gently until it thickens, approximately 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning and encourage even thickening.
- Return Chicken and Finish Cooking: Place the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet, spooning the creamy mushroom sauce over them. Add fresh thyme and cook everything together for another 5 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through and absorb the flavors.
Notes
- Add fresh spinach to the sauce toward the end of cooking for added color and nutrients.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for quicker cooking and easier handling.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a dairy-free creamer.
- Fresh thyme can be replaced by dried thyme if unavailable, using about ½ tsp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
