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A close-up of a creamy mushroom chicken dinner served in a skillet.

Speedy Skillet Creamy Mushroom Chicken

This creamy mushroom chicken dish is made in one skillet and comes together quickly for a delicious weeknight meal. Tender chicken cutlets are seared and then finished in a rich, savory cream sauce with mushrooms and Parmesan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total), cut in half horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1 small onion finely diced (or 2 shallots)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (ensure gluten-free for a GF dish)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish, optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat chicken cutlets dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear chicken in olive oil for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté mushrooms in the same skillet until golden, then add onion and cook until softened; stir in garlic until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, scraping the pan, and simmer to reduce slightly for about 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Nestle seared chicken back into the sauce, cover, and cook on low for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider deglazing the pan with a splash of white wine after sautéing the aromatics and before adding the chicken broth.