🍗 Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Skillet

📝 Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms (cremini or button)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
• Fresh parsley for garnish

🔥 Instructions:

🔪 Step 1: Sear the Chicken

1. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and thyme.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden-brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.

🍄 Step 2: Sauté the Mushrooms

1. In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add mushrooms and sauté for 5–7 minutes until they’re browned and their liquid has evaporated.
3. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

🥣 Step 3: Build the Cream Sauce

1. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan. Scrape up any golden bits from the bottom.
2. Lower the heat and stir in cream, Parmesan, and Dijon mustard.
3. Let it simmer gently for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.

🍗 Step 4: Bring It Together

1. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
2. Simmer for 3–5 minutes more so the chicken absorbs flavor and the sauce thickens further.

🌿 Step 5: Serve

1. Garnish with chopped parsley.
2. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.