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Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Creamy Mushroom Chicken

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A cozy, savory dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich, velvety mushroom sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners, this one-pan recipe combines garlic, herbs, and creamy comfort in one skillet.

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Pat chicken dry; season with garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tbsp butter and mushrooms. Cook 6-7 minutes until browned and dry.
Add onion; cook 3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and thyme for 1 minute.
Pour in broth, heavy cream, Dijon, and Parmesan. Return chicken to skillet and simmer 5 minutes until chicken is 165°F.
Remove chicken. Stir in parsley and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish and serve.

Notes

For a halal version, ensure butter is non-dairy or substitute with vegan butter. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.