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Creamy Skillet Chicken with Mushroom Wine Sauce

Juicy pan-seared chicken cutlets smothered in a rich, creamy garlic mushroom and white wine sauce. A one-pan dinner ready in 35 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 large chicken breasts halved horizontally into 4 cutlets
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Mushroom Wine Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 10 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
  • 0.75 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Cast Iron Skillet or Frying Pan
  • Meat Mallet
  • Tongs
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create 4 thin cutlets. Pound gently to even thickness.
  2. Season flour with salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
  3. Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  4. In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add mushrooms and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes to brown. Stir and cook 2 more minutes.
  5. Add garlic and thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Simmer until reduced by half (about 2-3 mins).
  7. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  8. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over top, and heat through. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Ensure mushrooms are dry before cooking to get a good sear. Do not wash them under running water; wipe them with a damp cloth instead.