Easy Chicken Dinner with Garlic and Mushrooms
A quick and flavorful chicken dish featuring garlic and mushrooms, perfect for busy weeknights.
- 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
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 8 oz Mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until mushrooms are golden and tender.
- Lower the heat and pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet to coat with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
Pairs well with rice, pasta, or a simple side salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, garlic, mushrooms, easy dinner, quick meal