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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Mushroom Sauce (Easy 30-Minute Dinner)

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A quick and indulgent one-skillet chicken dinner with a velvety garlic butter mushroom cream sauce. Ready in 30 minutes with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds total)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add sliced mushrooms. Let cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then stir and cook 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 1 minute.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over each piece. Simmer together for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for best browning. Don’t rush the sear; let chicken develop a golden crust. Keep heat low when adding cream to prevent curdling. Season in layers for best flavor. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months.

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