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Easy Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Pan Sauce

By Kathi & Rachel

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We love this Easy and Healthy Chicken Breast with Mushroom Pan Sauce recipe!  With just a quick sear and a few ingredients you have the most amazing dinner and mushroom pan sauce (aka: GRAVY!).

Seared Chicken with Mushroom Sauce on skillet

 Busy cooks love the convenience of chicken but sometimes it can get a bit dullsville…Laughing Spatula to the rescue!

This is not your same old, same old boring chicken breast recipe.  No siree.  This beauty is full of flavor and only requires a few ingredients.  As an added bonus it only takes about 25-30 minutes from pan to plate!.

We kept the ingredient list small so you could make this Easy Chicken Breast recipe anytime without a trip to the grocery store.

But don’t let that fool ya, this dish is  full of flavor!   I used my simple searing technique to keep the mess to a minimum. I’ve included instructions below to make it easy!

HOW TO SEAR CHICKEN BREASTS PERFECTLY!

Step 1:  Pat dry your chicken.  Add olive oil to the chicken itself and not to the pan.  Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. This will help form a crust.

pouring olive oil over chicken breasts

Step 2:  Heat skillet to medium high heat.  Place chicken into dry pan and leave it alone for 4-5 minutes.   Your chicken will tell you when it wants to be turned by releasing from the pan easily. Chicken is so smart.   If it is not releasing from the pan easily then it isn’t ready!   Continue to cook for another minute or two and turn.

Perfectly seared chicken breasts

WHAT IS THE PERFECT TEMPERATURE FOR CHICKEN?

  • Chicken is done when it reaches 165 degrees.
  • We love this one from OXO.  It’s cheap, cheerful and really durable!

Once your chicken is perfectly seared, remove to a plate and a cover with foil while you make the pan sauce.

HOW TO MAKE MUSHROOM PAN SAUCE:

Reduce heat to medium.  Add the butter to the skillet.  Toss in the sliced mushrooms.  DO NOT SALT.  Salt can stop your mushrooms from reaching their full browness potential 🙂

perfectly browned mushrooms in black skillet

Add your garlic for a few minutes, then the flour.  Time for the chicken stock.  Cook until thick about 3 minutes and serve over your perfectly seared chicken!

Dinner done and everybody loves you!  I love it when everybody loves you!

Pan Seared Chicken with Mushroom Gravy

 

 

TIPS TO MAKE THIS EASY CHICKEN BREAST WITH MUSHROOM PAN SAUCE RECIPE:

  • Heat a non stick or cast iron skillet to medium high heat.
  • DO NOT add oil to the pan.
  • Pat dry chicken then rub your chicken with a few tablespoons of canola oil or extra light olive oil.   ( extra virgin olive oil will work in a pinch but has a lower smoke point).
  • Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. This will help for a nice crust.
  • Place chicken into hot pan and leave it alone for 4-5 minutes.   Your chicken will tell you when it wants to be turned by releasing from the pan easily.  If it is still sticking then it isn’t ready!
  • After  you have turned your chicken and it is cooked through. Remove to a plate.    Sauté the mushrooms, garlic and a bit of butter in the same pan.
  • Add a the flour, and the chicken stock.  Boom!  Pan Sauce I.E. Gravy!  I know!  So easy!

Chicken with mushroom pan sauce being sliced

 

This recipe and searing technique works for most all forms of protein, including fish and steak!  In fact this would be a great recipe for steak.  Simply switch out beef stock for the chicken stock.

More Healthy Chicken Recipes:

  • Roasted Lemon Chicken with Potatoes and Rosemary
  • 30 Minute Chicken Puttanesca
  • French Onion Chicken
  • Easy Chicken in Tomato Sauce 

Other Recipes with Mushrooms:

  • Cauliflower Rice with Mushrooms and Feta Cheese
  • One Skillet Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy 
  • Creamy One Pot Chicken and Rice with Mushrooms
  • Make Ahead Mushroom Gravy 

To easy chicken dinners with gravy!

Clink!

Kathi

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Chicken Breasts with Easy Mushroom Pan Sauce

This easy to prepare chicken comes together in a flash with our easy sear technique!  
4.44 from 93 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil or extra light olive oil extra virgin will work in a pinch but has a lower smoke point
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves large garlic chopped
  • 2 tablespoon white flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • additional salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat large non stick or cast iron skillet to medium high.
  • Rub chicken with oil and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken in dry pan (see searing instructions above).
  • Let cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through and meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees.
  • Remove from pan, cover and keep warm.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of butter to hot pan and toss in mushrooms.
  • Brown for several minutes. (do not salt it will keep mushrooms from browning).  Once your mushrooms are as brown as desired, add a big pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Add garlic and sauté for 3 minutes.
  • Add flour and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Add chicken stock, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve sauce over seared chicken.

Notes

4 Weight Watcher Freestyle points per serving. 

NO MESS CHICKEN SEAR TIP SHEET for this Easy Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Pan Sauce recipe:

  • Heat a non stick or cast iron skillet to medium high heat.
  • DO NOT add oil to the pan.
  • Pat dry chicken then rub your chicken with a few tablespoons of canola oil or extra light olive oil.   ( extra virgin olive oil will work in a pinch but has a lower smoke point).
  • Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. This will help for a nice crust.
  • Place chicken into hot pan and leave it alone for 4-5 minutes.   Your chicken will tell you when it wants to be turned by releasing from the pan easily.  If it is still sticking then it isn't ready!
  • After  you have turned your chicken and it is cooked through. Remove to a plate.    Sauté the mushrooms, garlic and a bit of butter in the same pan.
  • Add a the flour, and the chicken stock.  Boom!  Pan Sauce!  I know!  So easy!
 

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 712mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.8mg

 

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. Janet Trabert says

    May 14, 2018 at 12:31 pm

    There’s no mention of turning it and how long to continue cooking after turning it.

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      May 14, 2018 at 1:13 pm

      Hi Janet – Step #4. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Donna says

    May 9, 2018 at 4:15 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely love this recipe. So good!!

    Reply
  3. Kat says

    May 8, 2018 at 4:12 am

    5 stars
    Just made it for dinner. Added some zucchini and threw in some basil (which was in the fridge waiting to be used up) at the last stage. Yummy

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      May 8, 2018 at 7:20 am

      Love that idea of adding veggies to the pan. We are so glad you liked it! Thanks for the 5 star rating! :).

      Reply
  4. KayL says

    April 4, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    5 stars
    I made this tonight and it was an instant hit! I didn’t change a thing. Kathy, thanks for sharing this recipe with us!

    Reply
  5. Angie says

    March 12, 2018 at 3:36 am

    5 stars
    Just made this For tonight’s dinner, it was so good! My adult children loved it and even my picky teenager said it was really good! I will be making this at least once a month . Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      March 12, 2018 at 2:52 pm

      I am so glad you liked it Angie! It’s one of my go to recipes when I don’t have the time or energy to cook!

      Reply
  6. Carrie says

    February 26, 2018 at 8:06 pm

    Hi! This looks scrumptious. Do you use regular chicken breasts, or thin sliced? Also, salted or unsalted butter? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      February 27, 2018 at 12:04 am

      This recipe calls for just regular chicken breasts but you could sub thin ones if you prefer. Just reduce the cooking time. Most of the time you can assume butter is salted unless specified. Great questions! Thanks!

      Reply
  7. Adam says

    January 29, 2018 at 2:00 am

    This recipe was easy and the whole family loved it. The chicken was simply seasoned yet full of flavor and very moist. Will definitely be making it again. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  8. Jess says

    December 22, 2017 at 9:33 pm

    I’m going to make this tonight. It sounds amazing.

    Reply
  9. Tara says

    October 8, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    Such gorgeous chicken! That sear is perfect. Love that it is one pan.

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      October 10, 2016 at 3:10 pm

      Thank you for the note Tara!

      Reply
  10. J @ Bless Her Heart Y'all says

    October 8, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    5 stars
    This is screaming for me to make it this coming week. My husband goes gaga over mushrooms so I know he will love this!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      October 10, 2016 at 3:10 pm

      I hope you get a chance to try it! Thank you for the note!

      Reply
  11. Kathryn@FoodieGirlChicago says

    October 8, 2016 at 2:59 pm

    I love how quick & easy this is – one pot recipes are so great for weeknight meals!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      October 10, 2016 at 3:11 pm

      Thank you Kathryn! We do love our chicken around here!

      Reply
  12. Naina says

    October 8, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    Love one pan dishes and this one is such a scrumptious looking one! Going on my to-do list!

    Reply
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