Description
This Cast Iron Creamy Mushroom Chicken is a delicious, one-pan stovetop meal featuring tender seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich and creamy mushroom sauce made with garlic, Parmesan, and fresh thyme. Perfectly cooked in a cast iron skillet, this comforting American classic is ideal for an elegant but easy dinner. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta to soak up the flavorful sauce. The recipe is gluten-free and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Mushroom Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season and Sear Chicken: Season the chicken breasts or thighs with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet and sear for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook Mushrooms: Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the sliced mushrooms. Cook them for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and nicely browned.
- Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the mushrooms and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet to incorporate more flavor. Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, dried thyme, and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until it begins to thicken slightly.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spooning the creamy mushroom sauce over the top. Let the dish simmer together for another 2–3 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the chicken for a pop of color and fresh flavor. Serve hot, ideally over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta to enjoy the creamy sauce.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta to soak up the creamy mushroom sauce.
- For extra depth of flavor, add a splash of white wine along with the chicken broth when making the sauce.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, but it will be thinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
