One Skillet Chicken with Garlicky Mushroom Cream Sauce

ONE SKILLET CHICKEN WITH GARLICKY MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE

prep time:

10 MINS

cook time:

20 MINS

total time:

30 MINS

Another one skillet chicken recipe! This easy chicken dinner is made with sautéed garlic and mushrooms and topped with a creamy sauce. I used chicken breasts for this recipe, but chicken thighs would be delicious too!

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INGREDIENTS:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
salt and pepper
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces baby bella (cremini) mushrooms, sliced
⅓ cup finely diced shallots (or red onions)
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (or basil)

DIRECTIONS:

Using a mallet, pound down the chicken breasts/thighs into ½ inch thickness. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken.
In a 2 cup measuring cup or a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and dried thyme.
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 375ºF.