One-Pan Creamy Mushroom Chicken is a restaurant-style meal you can make right at home in under 40 minutes. With golden-seared chicken, tender mushrooms, and a rich cream sauce, this dish delivers elegance and heartiness in one skillet. It’s simple enough for a weeknight dinner but impressive enough for guests or special occasions.
The key to this dish is building layers of flavor. First, the chicken is seared to a golden brown, locking in moisture and flavor. Then, onions, garlic, and mushrooms are sautéed in butter until aromatic and caramelized, laying the foundation for the creamy sauce. A blend of cream, chicken broth, and thyme rounds everything out into a velvety finish that clings beautifully to each bite.
This dish is not only delicious but practical. It uses common pantry ingredients and creates minimal cleanup thanks to the one-pan preparation. The optional addition of Parmesan cheese enhances the sauce with a savory, nutty undertone that deepens the richness.
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Serve it over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or fluffy rice—anything to soak up that luxurious sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness just before serving. It’s the kind of meal that turns a regular night into something memorable.
Servings and timing:
Yield: Serves 4
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients :
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
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