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Skillet Chicken with Mushroom Parmesan Gravy Recipe

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This 30-Minute Skillet Chicken with Thyme Parmesan Mushroom Gravy is a comforting, quick-to-make meal featuring juicy butterflied chicken breasts seared to perfection and smothered in a rich mushroom gravy infused with fresh thyme and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, it pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or egg noodles for a hearty, flavorful dish.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (ideally, 2 large equal-sized breasts)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

For the Mushrooms:

  • 4 tablespoons salted butter, divided
  • 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup dry white wine (or substitute chicken broth)
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Gravy:

  • 3 to 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free all purpose flour)
  • 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk (or 2% milk)
  • 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about ½ cup)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For Serving:

  • Fresh thyme leaves
  • Mashed potatoes or egg noodles

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and pat dry with paper towels. To butterfly, carefully slice horizontally through each breast almost to the other side, open like a book, and cut into two equal-sized pieces. Season both sides of the chicken evenly with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  3. Cook the mushrooms: Return the skillet to medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and fresh thyme leaves, seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their liquid and become golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove the mushrooms from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Deglaze the pan: Add the white wine (or chicken broth) to the skillet, stirring constantly to scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the liquid reduce for about 2 minutes to concentrate flavors.
  5. Make the gravy: Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in the skillet. Whisk in the flour and cook until it forms a paste, about 30 seconds. Slowly pour in the chicken broth and milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Increase heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a simmer. Then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Add chicken and mushrooms to gravy: Return the cooked chicken and mushrooms to the skillet. Spoon the gravy over the chicken pieces. Cover the skillet and simmer over low heat for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors and warm through.
  7. Serve: Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve the skillet chicken and gravy hot with mashed potatoes or egg noodles for a hearty, comforting meal.

Notes

  • Butterflying the chicken breasts ensures even cooking and tender, juicy pieces.
  • Use dry white wine for deglazing to add depth of flavor; chicken broth works as a non-alcoholic substitute.
  • You can substitute gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
  • Adjust gravy thickness by varying the amount of flour used.
  • Fresh thyme is preferred for vibrant flavor, but dried thyme can be used in a pinch.
  • Let the gravy simmer gently to avoid scorching and to develop a smooth texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

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