Description
Culinary magic happens when Groovy Skillet Chicken with Thyme Parmesan Mushroom Gravy arrives on your dinner table, blending rustic comfort with gourmet elegance. Rich, herbaceous flavors and tender chicken promise a delightful meal that makes you crave each savory forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 to 1.5 pounds (450 to 680 grams) boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 large breasts)
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, divided
- 8 ounces (225 grams) baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- ¼ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 flour)
- 1.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
- 2 ounces (55 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated (½ cup)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Mashed potatoes or egg noodles
Instructions
- Carefully butterfly chicken breasts by slicing horizontally, creating two even portions. Pat the meat thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Season chicken generously with aromatic garlic powder, robust Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring complete coverage on both sides.
- Preheat a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling cooking surface for perfect golden searing.
- Place seasoned chicken pieces into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a rich, caramelized exterior for approximately 4-5 minutes until completely cooked through.
- Transfer perfectly seared chicken to a holding plate, maintaining its warmth and juiciness while preparing subsequent components.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and introduce sliced mushrooms, incorporating fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Develop deep brown coloration through consistent stirring over 6-8 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic to the mushroom mixture, allowing its fragrance to bloom for an additional minute before removing from heat.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine, using a wooden spoon to lift and incorporate all flavorful browned bits from the skillet’s surface.
- Create a silky gravy by whisking flour into melted butter, cooking briefly to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Gradually incorporate chicken broth and milk, continuously whisking to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth, luxurious consistency.
- Fold in grated Parmesan cheese, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper. Simmer until the gravy reaches a rich, velvety thickness.
- Reunite the seared chicken and sautéed mushrooms with the creamy Parmesan gravy, allowing everything to warm together for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with delicate fresh thyme sprigs and serve alongside creamy mashed potatoes or tender egg noodles for a complete, comforting meal.
Notes
- Moisture Matters: Pat chicken completely dry to ensure a golden, crispy exterior that seals in juicy flavors during searing.
- Slice Strategically: Butterflying chicken breasts helps them cook evenly and creates more surface area for delicious seasoning absorption.
- Seasoning Secret: Use fresh thyme alongside dried Italian seasoning for a deeper, more complex herbal profile that elevates the dish.
- Low-Carb
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg