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Pan-seared chicken breasts topped with melted Swiss cheese and creamy mushroom sauce in a skillet.

Creamy Mushroom Swiss Chicken

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  4. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and tender.
  5. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream and dried thyme. Simmer the sauce for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the mushroom sauce over them.
  9. Top each chicken breast with a slice of Swiss cheese.
  10. Cover the skillet with a lid for 2 minutes, or place under a broiler for 1 minute, until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
  11. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.