Creamy Mushroom Chicken in 30 Minutes (Print Version)

Creamy mushroom chicken recipe that's ready in 30 minutes! Tender chicken breasts in rich mushroom cream sauce - perfect for busy weeknights.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Gluten-Free

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
03 - 1 cup heavy cream

→ Base & Liquid

04 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
05 - 3 tablespoons butter, divided

→ Seasonings & Aromatics

06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
08 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Optional Garnish

09 - Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
10 - Extra black pepper for serving

# Instructions:

01 - Pound chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Let sit while preparing other ingredients.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add remaining butter and mushrooms. Cook 4-5 minutes until golden and moisture evaporates. Season with salt and pepper. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
04 - Add chicken broth to deglaze pan, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes to reduce. Slowly add heavy cream while stirring constantly. Add thyme and simmer 3-4 minutes until thickened.
05 - Return chicken to skillet, nestling into sauce. Simmer 5 minutes, spooning sauce over chicken occasionally. Sauce should coat the back of a spoon when ready.
06 - Remove from heat and let rest 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and serve immediately while hot.

# Notes:

01 - Room temperature chicken sears more evenly than cold chicken straight from the fridge.
02 - This keeps in the fridge for 4 days—reheat gently on stovetop with a splash of broth.
03 - Try adding a splash of white wine before the cream for extra depth of flavor.
04 - Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta to soak up that incredible sauce.

# Tools You'll Need:

01 - Large skillet
02 - meat mallet
03 - meat thermometer
04 - wooden spoon

# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 420 kcal
Total Fat: 28 g
Total Carbohydrate: 6 g
Protein: 38 g

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