Easy Chicken Dinner with Garlic and Sautéed Mushrooms
A quick yet fulfilling meal featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy garlic sauce with sautéed mushrooms. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until thoroughly cooked. Once done, remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes until they’re browned and fragrant.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute to release its aroma.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring well to combine, and let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, ensuring it’s fully coated in the creamy mushroom sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg