Description
A delightful dish combining juicy chicken with rich, creamy garlic and Parmesan flavors, complemented by sautéed mushrooms.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 8 oz (225 g) cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of oregano, thyme, and basil)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil or butter. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through, then remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 4–5 minutes until golden.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Reduce heat and add heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce and mushrooms over it, and simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. Ensure chicken is evenly thick for uniform cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg