Description
Juicy chicken breasts topped with sautéed mushrooms and melted cheese, all bathed in a rich buttery sauce—a comforting and elegant dinner option ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter (for searing)
- 8 oz mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1 cup grated cheese (Swiss, Gruyère, or mozzarella)
- Fresh parsley or thyme, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter and sauté sliced mushrooms until browned and tender.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer briefly to reduce slightly.
- Swirl in remaining 2 tbsp butter to create a silky sauce.
- Return chicken to the pan. Top each breast with mushrooms and grated cheese. Cover the skillet for 1–2 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Spoon butter sauce over each portion and garnish with parsley or thyme before serving.
Notes
- Add shallots or onions with mushrooms for sweetness.
- Include a splash of white wine or sherry in the sauce for depth.
- Try a cheese blend—Gruyère, fontina, or provolone.
- Stir in spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
