One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken
Savor tender chicken breasts cooked in a luscious creamy Parmesan garlic sauce with earthy mushrooms, all made effortlessly in one pan for a comforting and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add chicken to the skillet and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the same skillet; sauté for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms are browned and fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top and simmer for 3-4 minutes to combine flavors.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
For a complete meal, serve with garlic mashed potatoes or steamed green vegetables like asparagus or broccoli.