Description
Garlic Butter Mushroom Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with rich garlic butter and savory mushrooms. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering a comforting, flavorful experience that will leave your family asking for seconds. With its enticing aroma and golden-brown appearance, this dish is sure to impress at any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter until bubbly. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and herbs; cook until fragrant.
- Push mushrooms aside; add more butter if needed and place seasoned chicken in the skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping the pan's bottom for flavor; let simmer briefly to thicken.
- Serve the chicken topped with buttery mushrooms alongside your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg