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Golden-brown pan-seared chicken breasts nestled in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce with sliced mushrooms, fresh thyme sprigs, and a splash of white wine glaze, served over fluffy white rice in a rustic ceramic bowl, garnished with parsley.

Creamy Mushroom Chicken – 30-Minute Weeknight Dinner

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A comforting, creamy chicken dish with mushrooms, ready in under 30 minutes — perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), sliced into cutlets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Grated Parmesan (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add mushrooms to same skillet; sauté 5–6 minutes until browned. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in white wine (or broth), scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to medium; stir in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to gentle simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Return chicken to skillet; spoon sauce over. Sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer 2 minutes.
  6. Serve warm over rice or mashed potatoes, garnished with parsley and Parmesan.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
  • For gluten-free, ensure broth and wine are certified GF.
  • Double the sauce and freeze half for a future quick meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Pan-sear & Simmer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: High-Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420 Kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 680 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 18 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 115 mg
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