Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Skillet
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Skillet. This delightful dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich, velvety sauce made from fresh mushrooms, garlic, and a touch of Dijon mustard. Perfect for busy evenings or special gatherings, it requires minimal prep time while delivering maximum flavor. Paired beautifully with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread, this one-pan meal is not just easy to prepare but also ensures quick cleanup. Impress your family and friends with this comforting yet elegant dish that’s bound to become a household favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Chicken breast chunks
- Fresh mushrooms, sliced
- Garlic, minced
- Onion, finely chopped
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Dijon mustard
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Salt & black pepper
Instructions
- In a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, melt olive oil and butter. Add chicken chunks and sear until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic, chopped onion, and sliced mushrooms until fragrant and softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, stirring to lift any brown bits. Stir in Dijon mustard followed by heavy cream; simmer until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat well with the sauce; cook for an additional few minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 150mg