Crispy Chicken in a Dreamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce

🍽️ Crispy Chicken in Rich Parmesan Mushroom Sauce

Golden, crispy chicken breasts smothered in a creamy garlic-Parmesan mushroom sauce.

Simple, comforting, and totally satisfying — all in just 30 minutes!

🛒 Ingredients:

▶️For the Chicken:

🔹️4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

🔹️1 cup all-purpose flour

🔹️1 tbsp garlic powder

🔹️1 tbsp onion powder

🔹️1 tsp paprika

🔹️Salt & black pepper, to taste

🔹️2 tbsp olive oil

▶️For the Sauce:

🔹️2 tbsp butter

🔹️1 cup mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)

🔹️1 cup heavy cream

🔹️½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

🔹️1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

🔹️1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

↪️1. Season & Coat the Chicken:

In a shallow bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat each chicken breast in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to stick.

↪️2. Pan-Fry the Chicken:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.

↪️3. Sauté the Mushrooms:

In the same skillet, melt butter. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.

↪️4. Make the Creamy Sauce:

Pour in the heavy cream and stir. Bring to a gentle simmer for 2–3 minutes.

Add Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce is thick, creamy, and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

↪️5. Finish & Serve:

Return the crispy chicken to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the top and simmer for 2–3 more minutes.

Garnish with fresh thyme and parsley if desired. Serve hot!

⏱️ Quick Info:

◾️Prep Time: 10 min

◾️Cook Time: 20 min

◾️Total Time: 30 min

Servings: 4

Calories: ~480 per serving