One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken and Mushroom Skillet
Tender chicken breasts cooked in a buttery garlic mushroom sauce with fresh herbs for a quick and comforting weeknight dinner. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 35 minutes pairs unsalted butter, olive oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (about 6 oz each) skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 skinless chicken breasts with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, about 165°F internal temperature. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Step 2: Reduce heat to medium. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms to the same skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms are tender and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme and pour in 1 cup chicken broth, scraping the bottom to release browned bits. Let simmer for 3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Step 4: Lower heat to medium-low and stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and remaining 2 tbsp butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Step 5: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon sauce over them. Simmer for 2 minutes more to meld flavors.
- Step 6: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken and Mushroom Skillet take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken and Mushroom Skillet?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep unsalted butter from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken and Mushroom Skillet?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken and Mushroom Skillet for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken and Mushroom Skillet?
American chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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