One Skillet Chicken with Garlicky Mushroom Cream Sauce

Another one skillet chicken recipe! This easy chicken dinner is made with sautéed garlic and mushrooms and topped with a creamy sauce.

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 ounces baby bella (cremini) mushrooms, sliced
• ⅓ cup finely diced shallots (or red onions)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (or basil)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Using a mallet, pound down the chicken breasts/thighs into ½ inch thickness. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken.
2. In a 2 cup measuring cup or a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and dried thyme.
3. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 375ºF.

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