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This is the easiestCreamy Pan-Seared Chicken Breast recipe, cooked all in one skillet. This creamy chicken is made within 30 minutes and reheats amazing.

Skillet with chicken in a creamy sauce.

The best part about making this simple chicken recipe is how versatile it can be. It can be served with any of your favorite pastas. You can also replace pasta with healthier options and serve it with quinoa or brown rice. For kids, mashed potatoes can be an awesome option.

The ingredients have a great balance between guilty pleasure of the creamy sauce and a nice healthy kick from spinach. The lean chicken breast makes a perfect addition to it all.

How To Make The Creamy Pan-Seared Chicken Breast?

  • Prepare all ingredients ahead of time, this will make your cooking time much quicker.
  • Cook all ingredients in the same skillet, beginning with the chicken. Remove it from heat and follow with mushrooms and spinach.
  • To the skillet, add cream, cheese and season it with garlic salt.
  • Serve immediately, as the dish comes out best when fresh.
Skillet with chicken in a creamy sauce.

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Skillet with chicken in a creamy sauce.

Creamy Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts

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Servings
8 servings
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
This is the easiest Creamy Pan-Seared Chicken Breast recipe, cooked all in one skillet. This creamy chicken is made within 30 minutes and reheats amazing.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Chicken Breast
  • 4 oz Butter
  • 1 lb Mushrooms
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Garlic Salat (to taste)

Instructions

  • Prepare ingredients for the recipe. 
    Ingredients for the recipe on a white board.
  • Preheat skillet with butter. Cook chicken breast on both sides until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove chicken breast from the skillet and set aside.
    Chicken cooking in a skillet with butter.
  • Into the same skilled, add in diced mushrooms and cook until they are golden brown. Add spinach to the mix and cook until spinach just about softens. 
    Mushrooms cooking in a skillet, another skillet has mushroom and spinach.
  • To the skillet add chicken, whipping cream, parmesan and garlic salt. Stir to combine and bring it to the simmer. 
    Skillet with cream, chicken and sauce.
  • Serve immediately. 
    Skillet with chicken in a creamy sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 476 Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 23g115%
Cholesterol 190mg63%
Sodium 354mg15%
Potassium 652mg19%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 1315IU26%
Vitamin C 2.9mg4%
Calcium 119mg12%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Posted November 27, 2018

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Natalya founded Momsdish to demonstrate that placing a homemade meal on the table is not hard at all. Natalya makes cooking easier and approachable, by simplifying the ingredients, while still producing the same great taste.