Description
A restaurant-quality one-pan meal featuring seared chicken breasts in a rich, earthy mushroom and thyme-infused cream sauce. Quick, easy, and elegant, this French-inspired dish is ideal for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Chicken breasts – 1.5 lbs (about 4 medium)
Mushrooms, cremini or mixed – 12 oz
Butter – 4 tablespoons, unsalted
Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
Thyme sprigs – 2 tablespoons, fresh (or 1 tablespoon dried)
Heavy cream or whole milk – 1 cup
Salt – to taste
Black pepper – to taste
Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon, optional
Chopped parsley – for garnish, optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until hot
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and sear each side for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown
Remove chicken from skillet and set aside
Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté mushrooms for 3-4 minutes until softened
Stir in garlic and thyme, cooking for 1 minute
Add cream, return chicken to the skillet, and stir to coat
Bring to a simmer, then transfer to the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked
Remove from oven, adjust seasoning as needed, and sprinkle lemon juice for brightness if desired
Serve hot, garnished with parsley if using
Notes
Use a single large cast-iron or oven-safe skillet for seamless cooking. For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with whole milk, though the sauce may be thinner. Ensure chicken breasts are pounded to an even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing and Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 4)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 140mg