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Groovy Skillet Chicken with Thyme Parmesan Mushroom Gravy

Delicious, savory, groovy skillet chicken simmered to perfection in a thyme parmesan mushroom gravy. This easy one pan skillet chicken cooks in just 30 minutes for a protein-packed dinner you'll love serving with mashed potatoes or egg noodles!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 433 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 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 sub chicken broth)
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • For the gravy:
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free all purpose flour)
  • 1 ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
  • 2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated (½ cup)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • For serving:
  • fresh thyme leaves
  • Mashed potatoes or egg noodles

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and pat dry with paper towels. To butterfly the chicken breasts, place your hand on top of the chicken breast to secure it. Using a very sharp knife, carefully begin to cut horizontally, cutting almost through the other side. Open the butterflied chicken up like a book and cut into two equal sized pieces. Repeat with the other breast. Season both sides of the chicken with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, warm 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, and set aside.
  3. Cook the mushrooms: Return the same large skillet to medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the mushrooms, thyme and season with a little kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until all of the liquid has evaporated and mushrooms are golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Remove mushrooms from the pan and set aside on a plate.
  4. Deglaze the pan with white wine, stirring constantly, until all of the browned bits are in the sauce, and reduce liquid for about 2 minutes, then make the gravy as directed below.
  5. Make the gravy: Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in the skillet and whisk in the flour, cooking until a paste forms, about 30 seconds. Slowly stream in the broth and the milk, constantly whisking away any lumps, until smooth and combined. Increase the heat to medium-high, bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens up to the consistency of gravy, 5 minutes. Stir in the parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
  6. Add chicken and mushrooms, spooning the gravy over the chicken. Cover and simmer over low heat for 5 more minutes.
  7. Serve: Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve with mashed potatoes or over egg noodles.

Notes

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Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving (without mashed potatoes or egg noodles) Calories 433cal (22%) Carbohydrates 12.3g (4%) Protein 37.1g (74%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 10.5g (53%) Fiber 0.8g (3%) Sugar 4.2g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 433

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving (without mashed potatoes or egg noodles)
Calories 433cal 22%
Carbohydrates 12.3g 4%
Protein 37.1g 74%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 10.5g 53%
Fiber 0.8g 3%
Sugar 4.2g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.