Creamy Mushroom Chicken
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/96db7da8-f12b-496f-b384-842ea6ca890c
Original source: https://thealmondeater.com/mushroom-chicken/
Recipe image: https://thealmondeater.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/mushroom-chicken_web-6.jpg

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!
Yield: 4
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT15M
Total time: PT20M

Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (sliced in half vertically)
- salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 2 tbsp butter (divided)
- 8 oz. baby bella mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (plus more for deglazing the pan)
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 1 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions
1. If you haven't already, slice the chicken breasts in half to create 4 thinner breasts, then season them with salt and pepper.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Garnish with fresh thyme, salt and pepper and enjoy!