Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken with Mushrooms is a rich and comforting skillet recipe made with tender chicken breasts, sautéed mushrooms, and a smooth garlic cream sauce. This dish delivers deep savory flavor with a restaurant style finish while using simple everyday ingredients. It is perfect for an easy dinner that feels special and satisfying.
Ingredients
Boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into thin cutlets
Garlic powder
Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
Smoked paprika
Fine sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Unsalted butter
Olive oil
Baby Bella mushrooms sliced
Yellow onion finely minced
Fresh garlic cloves minced
Heavy cream
Finely grated Parmesan style cheese such as Cabot Grated Parmesan or Tillamook Grated Parmesan
Fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme optional
Instructions
1. Slice the chicken breasts horizontally into even cutlets and pat them dry with paper towels then season both sides with garlic powder oregano smoked paprika salt and pepper
2. Heat butter and olive oil together in a large skillet over medium high heat until melted and hot
3. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides and fully cooked through then remove and set aside
4. Add mushrooms and minced onion to the same skillet and cook while stirring until softened and lightly browned
5. Stir in the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant while keeping the heat moderate
6. Lower the heat and slowly add the heavy cream stirring to combine and loosen the pan drippings
7. Add the grated Parmesan style cheese and stir until melted and the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thickened
8. Return the chicken and its juices to the skillet and gently simmer until everything is well coated and heated through
9. Finish with fresh herbs if using and remove from heat before serving
Notes
Keep the heat low once the cream is added to prevent the sauce from separating
Freshly grated cheese melts more smoothly than pre shredded varieties
If the sauce thickens too much add a small splash of cream while reheating
This dish is best served immediately while the sauce is silky and warm
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American