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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Skillet

Juicy golden chicken and savory sautéed mushrooms coated in a rich, silky Parmesan garlic cream sauce — all made in one pan in just 30 minutes. A comforting, restaurant-quality weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing spoon
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and shimmering.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Add to skillet and cook 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add mushrooms to the same skillet and cook 5–7 minutes until browned and tender.
  4. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and simmer 2–3 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Cook until smooth and slightly thickened.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet and coat in sauce.
  8. Simmer 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
  9. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when searing chicken to ensure a golden crust. Let mushrooms brown properly for deeper flavor. Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smooth sauce. Simmer gently to prevent the cream from separating.