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10) One-Skillet Chicken with Mushrooms

Savory, simple, with a light garlic and cream sauce that makes the whole thing feel more intentional than it actually is. One skillet, no fuss. The mushrooms soak up the pan drippings from the chicken, which is why this sauce tastes better than it has any right to for something this low-effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  3. Place the chicken in the pan. Cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F inside). Remove it to a plate.
  4. Add mushrooms to the same pan. Stir and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
  5. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan with a spoon.
  7. Add heavy cream and stir. Let it simmer 3–4 minutes.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over it and cook 2 more minutes.