Garlic Butter Chicken with Mushrooms
A creamy garlic butter sauce with tender chicken and mushrooms, perfect for a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any brown bits from the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and Parmesan, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To make this recipe even richer, you can add a bit of cream cheese to the sauce for extra creaminess.
- Pair with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice for a complete meal.
