Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Creamy Mushroom Chicken is an easy one-pan dinner made with golden chicken breasts simmered in a rich garlic mushroom cream sauce. Serve it with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Season the chicken with salt and black pepper. Coat each piece lightly with flour and shake off the excess.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Cook the chicken until lightly golden on both sides and nearly cooked through. Transfer it to a plate.

Step 4

Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the butter to the same skillet.

Step 5

Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, then stir in the minced garlic.

Step 6

Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until softened and lightly golden.

Step 7

Pour in the stock and simmer briefly, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan if using, and lemon zest. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 9

Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer gently until fully cooked and the sauce thickens.

Step 10

Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot.