Description
A delicious and creamy mushroom chicken dish cooked in a cast iron skillet, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (such as cremini or button)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, or until they are browned and tender. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Allow the sauce to simmer for another 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Add spinach or kale to the sauce for extra nutrients and color. Stir in a couple of cups just before adding the chicken back to the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg