Pan-Seared Chicken with Mushroom Cream Sauce and Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts topped with a rich mushroom cream sauce, finished with a touch of fresh herb butter for depth and aroma. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless 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 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 French cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
3, minced garlic cloves
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove and keep warm.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes until browned and tender.
Step 4: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5: Pour in 1/3 cup dry white wine, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
Step 6: Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, simmering for 4-5 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 7: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.