Pan-Seared Chicken with Irish Whiskey and Mushroom Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and finished with a rich Irish whiskey mushroom sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 2 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup Irish whiskey
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 2 chicken breasts evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, then transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
2. Step 2: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and golden, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the mushrooms and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Carefully pour in 1/4 cup Irish whiskey and simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly while scraping up browned bits from the pan.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1/4 cup heavy cream, then add 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes until thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
5. Step 5: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Cook for 1-2 minutes to warm through. Garnish with 1 tbsp chopped parsley before serving.