Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Skillet

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 8 oz mushrooms (sliced (cremini or white button))
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 garlic (cloves, minced)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the chicken breast pieces with salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer.

3. 3

   Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté until the mushrooms are browned and their moisture has evaporated, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the minced garlic to the mushrooms and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

7. 7

   Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.

8. 8

   Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

9. 9

   Add the parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce has thickened slightly.

10. 10

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat the chicken in the sauce and heat through for 1-2 minutes.

11. 11

    Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve this dish over fettuccine, mashed potatoes, or steamed rice to soak up the creamy sauce. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash more chicken broth to reach your desired consistency.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• chicken
• mushrooms
• creamy
• skillet
• dinner
• comfort food