Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Mushroom and Thyme

Name: Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Mushroom and Thyme
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz chicken breasts, boneless, skinless; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1 tbsp fresh thyme; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 tbsp lemon juice; to taste salt and pepper

Juicy chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection and smothered in a rich mushroom-thyme sauce, all prepared in one skillet.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

12 oz chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp fresh thyme
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp lemon juice
to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter is melted and sizzling.
Step 3: Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), then remove and set aside.
Step 4: Add remaining 1 tbsp butter to the skillet, then add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and 2 cloves minced garlic. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms are golden and tender.
Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh thyme, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 6: Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Cook for 1 minute to reheat, then serve immediately.