Description
This creamy garlic chicken dish is rich and flavorful, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (approx. 700g-900g / 1 lbs)
- 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (50g) parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown; remove and set aside.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the same pan and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft and golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Return chicken to the pan, nestling it into the sauce. Cook for another 5-8 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened. Add a splash of broth if needed.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or pasta.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg