Description
A warm and comforting chicken dish infused with garlic butter and earthy mushrooms, perfect for winter evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or rosemary
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and a pinch of salt; cook until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes. Remove from pan.
- Add another tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return mushrooms to skillet, add chicken broth, and simmer for a few minutes. Stir in heavy cream, if using, and allow to thicken.
- Stir in fresh herbs just before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or seitan and butter with plant-based alternatives. Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, garlic butter, winter recipe, skillet meal, family dinner