{"id":"96db7da8-f12b-496f-b384-842ea6ca890c","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/96db7da8-f12b-496f-b384-842ea6ca890c","source_url":"https://thealmondeater.com/mushroom-chicken/","title":"Creamy Mushroom Chicken","description":"This Mushroom Chicken recipe is made with chicken breasts and a creamy garlic mushroom sauce. The whole dish comes together in one skillet and in under 20 minutes, too!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT20M","image_url":"https://thealmondeater.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/mushroom-chicken_web-6.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 chicken breasts (sliced in half vertically)","item":"chicken breasts","quantity":2,"preparation":"sliced in half vertically"},{"text":"salt and pepper","item":"salt and pepper"},{"text":"2 tbsp olive oil (divided)","item":"olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"2 tbsp butter (divided)","item":"butter","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"8 oz. baby bella mushrooms (sliced)","item":"baby bella mushrooms","quantity":8,"unit":"oz","preparation":"sliced"},{"text":"2 garlic cloves (minced)","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":2,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1/2 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)","item":"fresh thyme","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"1/2 cup chicken broth (plus more for deglazing the pan)","item":"chicken broth","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more for deglazing the pan"},{"text":"1/4 cup half and half","item":"half and half","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tbsp cornstarch","item":"cornstarch","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"If you haven't already, slice the chicken breasts in half to create 4 thinner breasts, then season them with salt and pepper."},{"number":2,"text":"Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then pan-sear the chicken for about 4 minutes per side; remove the chicken."},{"number":3,"text":"To that same skillet, add the remaining oil, along with 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan. Once the butter melts, add the mushrooms and sauté for 3-4 minutes, then add 1-2 tablespoons of chicken broth and continue cooking until the mushrooms are soft."},{"number":4,"text":"Next, add the remaining tablespoon of butter, along with the garlic and thyme and sauté for 1 minute. Meanwhile, whisk the chicken broth, half and half and cornstarch together in a small bowl or glass measuring cup."},{"number":5,"text":"Reduce the heat to medium-low, then pour the chicken broth mixture into the skillet and bring the sauce to a low simmer. Add the chicken back into the skillet, nestling it amongst the mushrooms. Continue simmering until the sauce thickens and reduces slightly, 3-5 minutes."},{"number":6,"text":"Garnish with fresh thyme, salt and pepper and enjoy!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T10:00:27.476989+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T10:00:27.476989+00:00"}