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Quick Creamy Skillet Chicken Breast with Mushroom Sauce

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A quick and easy skillet chicken breast recipe with a luscious creamy mushroom sauce, perfect for comforting weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 to 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (cremini or white button)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot or onion, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil or butter. Heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook without moving for 5-6 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside, tented with foil.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, and chopped shallot to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release moisture and begin to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Simmer gently until sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce and mushrooms over them. Cook together for 2 more minutes to meld flavors.
  8. Sprinkle with fresh thyme or parsley before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning for a better sear. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if needed. Let mushrooms brown fully before adding broth to intensify flavor. If sauce thickens too much, loosen with broth or water. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F. Rest chicken after cooking to keep it juicy.

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