Description
A rich and comforting chicken dish cooked in a creamy mushroom garlic sauce and finished with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a cozy dinner that feels both simple and elegant.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with paprika, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and cook mushrooms for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and lightly golden.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and half of the mozzarella until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
- Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Use cremini mushrooms for deeper flavor.
Chicken thighs can be substituted for juicier results.
Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra texture and color.
Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream to maintain sauce consistency.
Serve with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
