Creamy Garlic Butter Skillet Chicken with Mushrooms

Tender chicken and earthy mushrooms bathed in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce, perfect for a quick and elegant weeknight dinner.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

30 min

Ingredients

1 ½ lb chicken breast

8 oz mushrooms

6 clove garlic

4 tbsp butter

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup chicken broth

¼ cup Parmesan cheese

1 tbsp olive oil

1 pinch salt

1 pinch black pepper

2 tbsp fresh parsley

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1
Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season generously with salt and pepper.
2
Slice mushrooms and mince garlic cloves.
3
Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
4
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened and browned, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5
Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
6
Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Let the sauce simmer and thicken slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
7
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
8
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

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