Family-Favorite Creamy Garlic Chicken

Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken 🍗🍄🧄

Rich, savory, and creamy — perfect for a comforting dinner!

👉 Ingredients (4 servings):

◾️ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

◾️ Salt & black pepper, to taste

◾️ 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

◾️ 3–4 garlic cloves, minced

◾️ 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or your choice)

◾️ 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)

◾️ ½ cup chicken broth

◾️ ½ tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh thyme

◾️ ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

◾️ Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

🔹 Instructions:

▶️ Prepare chicken: Season chicken with salt & pepper. Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5–6 min per side until golden & cooked through. Remove & set aside.

▶️ Sauté mushrooms & garlic: In the same skillet, add more butter if needed. Cook mushrooms until browned (~5 min). Add garlic, cook 1 min until fragrant.

▶️ Make creamy sauce: Pour in chicken broth, scraping browned bits. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and thyme. Simmer 3–5 min until slightly thickened.

▶️ Combine & finish: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over each piece. Cook 2–3 min to heat through & meld flavors.

▶️ Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

🔹 Tips & Variations:

▶️ Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor & color.

▶️ Use chicken thighs for juicier, forgiving meat.

▶️ For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half.