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One-Pan Creamy Chicken & Mushrooms Easy, Comforting Dinner in 30 Minutes
This one-pan creamy chicken and mushrooms recipe is rich,comforting,and ready in just 30 minutes—perfect for weeknights!
Creamy, comforting, and packed with flavour—this One-Pan Creamy Chicken & Mushrooms recipe is a weeknight dinner hero. It’s made with juicy pan-seared chicken breasts, tender mushrooms, and a velvety parmesan cream sauce—all in one skillet and ready in 30 minutes!
Servings: 2 - Prep: 10 min - Cook: 20 min - Total: 30 minutes
Ingredients
250g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
15g butter
225g mushrooms, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup chicken stock
½ cup double cream (or heavy cream)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Heat the Pan
Warm the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Sear the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast in half. Season with salt and pepper. Add to the pan and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. Sauté Mushrooms & Garlic
In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 2–3 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds—watch carefully to avoid burning.
4. Deglaze & Add Cream
Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Reduce heat to medium, then stir in the cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Combine & Simmer
Return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and let everything simmer for 2–3 more minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your liking.
6. Serve & Enjoy
Remove from heat and serve hot with pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Tips & Tricks for Creamy Chicken & Mushrooms
✅ Use Chicken Thighs for Extra Juiciness
Boneless thighs also work well and stay super tender in the creamy sauce.
✅ Don’t Overcook the Chicken
Once it’s golden on both sides and just cooked through, remove it to prevent drying out—let it finish in the sauce.
✅ Add Greens for Colour
Stir in a handful of fresh spinach or kale right before serving for a touch of colour and nutrients.
✅ Make It Dairy-Free
Swap the cream and Parmesan for your favourite dairy-free alternatives. Coconut cream also adds a nice twist.
✅ Make It a Meal
Pair with garlic mashed potatoes, pasta, or a grain like farro or quinoa for a complete, satisfying dinner.