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Pan-seared golden chicken breasts in a creamy mushroom and parmesan sauce with fresh thyme.

Golden & Crispy Chicken Mushroom And Parmesan Sauce

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 585
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
  • 0.5 cup all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 0.5 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Dredge each piece in flour, shaking off excess to ensure a thin coating.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear chicken for 6 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and exterior is golden brown.
  5. Remove chicken from skillet and transfer to a warm plate.
  6. Add butter to the same skillet and sauté mushrooms for 5 minutes until moisture has evaporated and they are browned.
  7. Incorporate minced garlic and thyme, cooking for 60 seconds until aromatic.
  8. Pour in chicken stock to deglaze, scraping the fond from the bottom of the pan.
  9. Add heavy cream and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens.
  10. Lower heat to minimum and whisk in Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated and smooth.
  11. Return chicken to the pan to coat with sauce before serving.