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Easy Chicken with Garlic Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Easy Chicken with Garlic Mushroom Sauce Recipe
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This Easy Chicken with Garlic Mushroom Sauce recipe features tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy garlic mushroom sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it combines simple ingredients like fresh mushrooms, garlic, cream, and chicken broth for a comforting yet elegant dish perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Sauce

  • 8 oz fresh cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream or cooking cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Heat the butter and olive oil mixture in a skillet over medium heat, then sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside to keep warm while preparing the sauce.
  2. Sauté the Mushrooms and Garlic: In the same skillet, add more butter or olive oil if needed. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their juices and begin to brown. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Make the Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the skillet, scraping up the flavorful bits stuck to the pan. Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Let the sauce simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and becomes smooth and velvety.
  4. Combine and Finish: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy garlic mushroom sauce over them. Let everything cook together on low heat for a few minutes to meld the flavors. Just before serving, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness.

Notes

  • Pat the chicken dry before cooking to ensure better searing and caramelization.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking mushrooms; cook in batches if needed to avoid steaming.
  • Use fresh minced garlic for the best vibrant flavor.
  • Simmer the sauce gently on low heat to prevent cream from curdling.
  • Adjust salt and pepper seasoning at the end of cooking since broth and butter may add saltiness.

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Keywords: chicken recipe, garlic mushroom sauce, creamy chicken, quick dinner, gluten free chicken, weeknight meal

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