Skillet Chicken Mushroom Dinner
Try this delicious Skillet Chicken Mushroom Dinner! It’s a gluten-free meal, made in one pan with tenders chicken breasts smothered in a savory garlic mushroom sauce. An easy weeknight or weekend meal that’s easy to whip up any day of the week.

Tell Us About Skillet Chicken Mushroom Dinner…
My family craves for chicken dinners from time to time. This skillet chicken mushroom dinner gives an upgrade to simple chicken breasts giving them delicious flavors, and texture.
It’s similar the our Chicken Smothered in Marsala & Mushrooms recipe, only this one is made without any flour and we use a white wine instead of Marsala. Tender chicken breasts are sautรฉed and smothered in an aromatic mushroom sauce, made with white wine and a touch of cream.
Its so tasty and delicious everyone will love this skillet chicken and mushrooms dinner. And, it’s like most skillet dinners, this one is easy to pull off.
If you love easy recipes for skillet chicken dinners, then don’t miss our mom’s best chicken piccata, chicken with dijon wine cream sauce, and chicken tenders smothered in lemon and parsley. These are just as popular as out Skillet Chicken Mushroom Dinner.

Recipe Tips:
- This recipe calls for: You will need 2 chicken breasts. Keep in mind, it will make enough for 3 to 4 servings.
- Increase the amount: You can easily double the ingredients for more servings.
- Building flavors: Like most skillet recipes, we need to build the flavors. Each step is important to get the most flavor and aromatics from each ingredient, making the chicken savory and flavorful.
Ingredients Needed for Skillet Chicken Mushroom Dinner:
Our full recipe card is located at the bottom, along with our Video. For this skillet chicken dinner, you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts – choose a package of already cleaned chicken breasts and slice them in half.
- garlic – you will need at least 4 cloves of garlic for this recipe.
- onion – choose a small onion or 1/2 of a large onion.
- herbs – choose fresh parsley and basil for the fresh aromatic flavors they will add to this meal.
- seasonings – you will need salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes for this recipe.
- grated cheeses – choose a good quality of grated parmesan and pecorino cheese for the best flavor.
- extra virgin olive oil – and some butter are used to saute the chicken.
- white wine – choose any good drinking white wine to deglaze the pan.
- half and half – we prefer to use a light cream to add to the sauce.

How to prepare the chicken breasts?
For this recipe, we prefer to buy boneless and skinless breasts. We prefer to slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner pieces. This will speed up the cooking process and ensure the chicken is fully cooked. Plus, it will give you additional servings.
What’s in the mushroom sauce?
Our mushroom sauce is very light and flavorful. The cream sauce is not your average heavy cream-based one. Instead, it is a mixture of extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, 2 kinds of grated cheeses, lots of minced garlic and onions, butter, and some light cream. Simmered with pieces of chicken breasts to finish them off, makes this meal truly exceptional.
Which mushrooms are best?
The best mushrooms are the white button mushrooms for this recipe. For the simple reason – they are the “most popular” mushrooms and can be easily found in any supermarket. *NOTE: We prefer the “already sliced” mushrooms to help speed up the prep work.
Do we rinse or rub the mushrooms?
Whether you purchase the mushrooms “whole” or “sliced” they will contain some dirt residue. We prefer to rinse the mushrooms thoroughly (and even a few times) to get rid of any soil. Then allow them to drain in a colander before cooking them.

FAQ’s
1. Can we make ahead? This is a dinner you can easily make in advance a few hours before dinner is ready to serve. Just leave it covered on the stove, and then reheat it just before serving.
2. If you prefer additional sauce? You can add in some chicken broth, about 1/4 cup, and additional cream. Then simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
3. Can we double the portions with this recipe? You can easily double the portions and increase the amount of sauce. It’s best to sautรฉ the chicken in batches, then the mushrooms, and finally, combine everything. Keep in mind, that you will need a large and deep skillet for additional chicken breasts and sauce.
4. What can we substitute for the light cream? You may use heavy cream. Don’t have heavy cream? Simply melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter and slowly whisk in 3/4 cup of whole milk. This would be equivalent to 1 cup of heavy cream.
5. Can we make it dairy-free? Yes, you can. You can skip the cream, and make a vegan mixture of olive oil and soy milk, which can mimic the function of heavy cream in sauces. And, use vegan butter and cheeses.
6. How to store and freeze? Store any leftovers in an air-tight container and keep it chilled in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days. You can freeze leftovers for another dinner when you don’t have time to whip up another batch. It freezes beautifully and for up to one month.
What to serve with skillet chicken mushroom dinner?
You can serve this skillet chicken dinner alone with a light soup as a starter, or with any of these sides to help soak up its flavorful sauce:
- best creamy mashed potatoes
- easy sauteed broccolini
- creamy mashed cauliflower
- steamed rice
- sauteed green beans with onions
- oven-steak fries restaurant-style

More Chicken Dinners… try these!
- Chicken Tenders Skillet Dinner
- Tuscan Creamy Chicken Pasta
- Easy Chicken Casserole (Cordon Bleu)
- Lemon Chicken Sheet-Pan Dinner
- Crispy Stuffed Chicken Breasts
- Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
- Baked Nut-Crusted Chicken
Watch Our Video! How to Make our “Skillet Chicken Mushroom Dinner” (step-by-step!)
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Skillet Chicken Mushroom Dinner
Chicken Garlic Mushroom Dinner is made in one skillet with chicken breasts sautรฉed and smothered with a savory garlic mushroom sauce. Delicious tasting in every bite, easy to make, and dinner is ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1.25 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced in halves)
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- salt & fresh cracked black pepper, to season the chicken
- 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil - divided
- 4 garlic cloves - finely chopped
- 1/2 of a large onion ( 1 heaping cup)- finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
- 1 to 2 Tbsp. chopped basil
- 3 Tbsp. of butter
- 1/3 cup of white wine
- 2 (10-ounces each) baskets of white button mushrooms - sliced, rinsed & drained
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3 dashes of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup grated pecorino cheese
- 1/4 cup of half & half cream
- extra chopped parsley, as garnish
Instructions
1๏ปฟ. Place 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, deep skillet. Turn on moderate heat. Season the chicken with some salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Add the chicken to the skillet and sautรฉ the chicken for about 4 to 6 minutes per side, and until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set them on a plate nearby.
2๏ปฟ. In the same skillet, add the chopped garlic, onion, butter, and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Stir the mixture and sautรฉ for about 1 to 2 minutes, to fragrant and softened the mixture. Then toss in the fresh parsley and fresh basil, and give them a good stir.
3๏ปฟ. Next, pour in the white wine, and stir the mixture to deglaze the pan. Simmer for about 1 minute.
4๏ปฟ. Add the mushrooms and simmer the mushrooms until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle over the mushrooms with salt and crushed red pepper flakes.
5. Then add back the chicken to the mushroom mixture. Add the pecorino, and parmesan cheeses, and stir in the half and half cream. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat and continue until the sauce has thickened slightly. Taste the sauce, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to your taste.
6๏ปฟ. Turn off the heat. Sprinkle with additional chopped parsley to garnish. Serve immediately. NOTE: Or you cover the skillet with a lid, keeping it warm until you are ready to serve.
Yields: 2 to 4 servings
Notes
Watch our Video in the post.
- Can we make ahead? This is a dinner you can easily make in advance a few hours before dinner is ready to serve. Just leave it covered on the stove, and then reheat it just before serving.
- If you prefer additional sauce? You can add in some chicken broth, about 1/4 cup, and additional cream. Then simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- How to store and freeze? Store any leftovers in an air-tight container and keep it chilled in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days. You can freeze leftovers for another dinner when you don't have time to whip up another batch. It freezes beautifully and for up to one month.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 servings Serving Size: 1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 408Total Fat: 26.2gCarbohydrates: 10.6gFiber: 2.4gSugar: 4.3gProtein: 31.8g
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Happy Cooking! ๐
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chicken and mushrooms are a match made in heaven! This was delish!
Thank you so much, Sherry!