Ingredients
4 boneless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
16 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
1 tsp fresh rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)
salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp chicken or vegetable broth (optional for deglazing)
Instructions
Preheat skillet over medium-high heat; add olive oil
Sear chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side until golden; remove and set aside
Add mushrooms to the same skillet; sauté for 6-8 minutes until caramelized
Stir in garlic, thyme, and rosemary; cook for 1 minute
Deglaze with broth if desired, then return chicken to pan
Season with salt and pepper; cook 2-3 more minutes until chicken is fully done (internal temperature 165°F)
Notes
For added texture, serve with cooked quinoa or brown rice
Chicken can be pre-portioned for meal prep
Substitute other sturdy mushrooms like shiitake or portobello if preferred
Use fresh thyme sprigs to garnish before serving
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg