Description
Rich and savory mushroom chicken skillet delights palates with its hearty blend of tender chicken and earthy mushrooms. Garlic-infused cream sauce and herb-seasoned ingredients create a comforting meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.2 lb (544 g) chicken breasts, skinless, boneless
- 1 tbsp flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 8 oz (226 g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 4 tbsps fresh thyme, snipped
Instructions
- Chicken Preparation: Generously season chicken with salt and pepper, then lightly dust with flour to create a delicate coating.
- Searing Stage: Warm skillet with olive oil over medium heat, carefully place floured chicken, and develop a golden-brown exterior for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Mushroom Transformation: Remove chicken and introduce sliced mushrooms to the same skillet, allowing them to release moisture and caramelize, extracting intense, deep flavors.
- Sauce Creation: Reduce heat, incorporate heavy cream and minced garlic, stirring continuously to craft a silky, luxurious sauce. Fold in fresh thyme leaves and simmer until sauce thickens.
- Final Assembly: Return chicken to skillet, gently coating in the creamy mushroom sauce to reheat and absorb the rich, aromatic flavors. Plate by spooning sauce over chicken and garnishing with reserved mushrooms and remaining thyme leaves.
Notes
- Flour Coating Technique: Lightly dust chicken with flour to create a delicate, crispy exterior that helps seal in moisture and develop a beautiful golden-brown color.
- Meat Temperature Precision: Always use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C), guaranteeing safe and perfectly cooked protein without drying out.
- Mushroom Caramelization Secret: Allow mushrooms to release natural moisture and develop deep flavor by avoiding overcrowding the pan and cooking over medium heat.
- Sauce Consistency Control: Stir cream sauce continuously and simmer gently to prevent scorching and achieve a smooth, velvety texture that clings beautifully to the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 478
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg