Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts (large, halved horizontally into 4 cutlets)
• salt (to taste, for seasoning chicken)
• black pepper (to taste, for seasoning chicken)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 2 tbsp butter (unsalted)
• 8 oz mushrooms (sliced (e.g., cremini or white button))
• 4 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and slice them in half horizontally to create four thinner cutlets. Season both sides of the chicken generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the chicken cutlets to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C). Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.

4. 4

   In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the 2 tablespoons of butter.

5. 5

   Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until the mushrooms are browned and their liquid has evaporated.

6. 6

   Add the minced garlic to the mushrooms and cook for about 1 minute until highly fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

7. 7

   Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

8. 8

   Stir in the grated parmesan cheese. Continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.

9. 9

   Return the cooked chicken cutlets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Let them heat through in the sauce for 1-2 minutes.

10. 10

    Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve this dish over pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed rice to soak up the extra creamy sauce. If the sauce becomes too thick, you can thin it with a splash of chicken broth or water.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• chicken
• mushrooms
• creamy
• one-pan
• keto-friendly
• low-carb