Cozy Chicken & Mushroom Skillet Dinner

🍄 Cozy Chicken & Mushroom Skillet Dinner — Creamy, Savory, and One-Pan Easy

This dish is comfort in a skillet: golden-seared chicken nestled in a velvety mushroom-Parmesan sauce, kissed with garlic and thyme. It’s elegant enough for guests, yet simple enough for a weeknight dinner—and it’s ready in under 40 minutes.

🧂 Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Mushroom Sauce

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried thyme
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt & pepper, to taste

For Garnish

• Chopped fresh parsley
• Extra Parmesan (optional)