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This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my [disclosure policy](https://therecipecritic.com/privacy-policy/).   Creamy Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken is ready in just 30 minutes and the parmesan garlic sauce will wow the entire family! This will become a new favorite\! Chicken is a favorite dish in our family and all over the world. You have to try these fan favorites: [Tuscan Garlic,](https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-tuscan-garlic-chicken/) [baked Parmesan chicken](https://therecipecritic.com/baked-parmesan-chicken/), [Slow Cooker Crack Chicken](https://therecipecritic.com/crack-chicken/), and [Fried Rice](https://therecipecritic.com/chicken-fried-rice/).   ## Creamy Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken Skillet meals are our favorite lately. Just like this [Skillet Italian Sausage and Peppers](https://therecipecritic.com/italian-sausage-and-peppers/) and [Chili’s Skillet Queso](https://therecipecritic.com/chilis-copycat-skillet-queso/), this mushroom chicken is amazing! This is ready in just 30 minutes and they taste like they are from a restaurant. And you guys. This Creamy Parmesan Garlic Sauce is ON POINT! It will be one of the best sauces that you will ever make! My son said this is one of the best things he has ever eaten! I think my son is the biggest fan of my cooking. My other one is unpredictable and pretty picky but he LOVED this meal as well. Of course, he had to scrape the mushrooms and spinach off but said it was amazing. I promise that you guys are going to love this meal just as much as we did! I have been perfecting this creamy sauce for so long and it is literally amazing. All of my chicken skillet dishes have been getting a ton of attention. Try [Creamy Skillet Chicken Cacciatore](https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-skillet-chicken-cacciatore/) and [Skillet French Onion Chicken](https://therecipecritic.com/french-onion-chicken/) to know what I mean! These dishes are fast, delicious, and super easy. I know that you are going to love this one too\! ## Ingredients For Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs in this dish with success. For a different twist substitute the chicken with salmon or shrimp. Use the type of mushrooms you and your family love best. - **Boneless skinless chicken breasts:** Try to pick chicken that is all the same size and thickness for even cooking. - **Olive oil**: Use a good grade extra virgin olive oil. - **Salt and Pepper**: Salt and pepper to taste. - **Sliced mushrooms**: You can slice your own or buy presliced mushrooms. Button, baby portabella, and cremici work best. ## Creamy Parmesan Garlic Sauce Using full-fat ingredients for the sauce will give you the creamiest results. Half and half will be the best next thing to heavy creamy. This creates a super yummy creamy rich sauce that is unbelievably satisfying. - **Butter**: Use real butter not a butter substitue for the best flavor. - **Garlic cloves minced**: Fresh garlic gives a pungent flavor that complilments the mushrooms. - **Flour**: Thickens the sauce. - **Chicken broth**: Chicken will give the best flavor. - **Heavy cream or half and half**: Either will give flavor and creaminess. - **Grated parmesan cheese**: Grate your own cheese so it will melt the best. - **Garlic powder**: Adds extra flavor without bulk. - **Pepper and Salt**: Add more or less to taste. - **Spinach**: Chopped finely. You don’t want too much bulk. ## How to Make Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken Cooking the chicken till it’s done and tender, but not overcooked and dry, is the goal here. Remember that chicken will continue to cook a bit after it’s removed from the pan. So you can remove the chicken right before it’s done and it will be juicy and tender. 1. **Cook the Chicken:** In a large skillet add olive oil and cook the chicken on medium high heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until brown on each side and cooked until no longer pink in center. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for a few minutes until tender. Remove and set aside. 2. **Make the Sauce:** To make the sauce add the butter and melt. Add garlic and cook until tender. Whisk in the flour until it thickens. Whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, pepper and salt. Add the spinach and let simmer until it starts to thicken and spinach wilts. Add the chicken and mushrooms back to the sauce and serve over pasta is desired.   ### Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Tips The flavor for this dish comes from the umami in the mushrooms, the saltiness from the parmesan cheese, and the pungent garlic. The easiness of this dish is going to be mind-blowing after you taste how incredible this is. - **Chicken** **Breasts**: There are a few ways to ensure you get moist tender chicken. Pound skinless boneless chicken breasts till they are all the same thickness. This will ensure the chicken cooks at the same rate so it finishes at the same time. You can also pre-slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces. This will also make sure the chicken cooks at the same time. - **Chicken Thighs:** You can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs in this dish. The brown meat will create extra moist, tender chicken. - **When is the Chicken Done?:** Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken reaches 160 degrees for white meat and 165 for dark meat. You can remove the chicken from the pan once it hits 158 degrees. Letting the chicken rest it will continue to both cook and redistribute the juices throughout the meat. - **Spinach:** If you want, you can chop the spinach into bite sized pieces instead of leaving it big.   ## How to Serve This Creamy Chicken Dish This is so creamy and so savory, you are going to want to make sure that you get every single drop of sauce up off your plate. Serve this over [rice,](https://therecipecritic.com/instant-pot-rice/) [mashed potatoes](https://therecipecritic.com/mashed-potatoes-recipe/), or pasta to help soak up the sauce. For low carb options you can serve over zucchini zoodles, [mashed cauliflower](https://therecipecritic.com/mashed-cauliflower/), or steamed vegetables. Use a [crusty bread](https://therecipecritic.com/sourdough-bread/) to help clean your plate clean. This is going to be a dinner you put on repeat. 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Reheat in the microwave or in a pan on the stove.   ## More Chicken Recipes You Have to Try Chicken is a favorite protein across the world. It’s healthy and relatively cheap meat. It’s mild flavor makes it the perfect base for a huge variety of spices, herbs, and sauces. Chicken holds up to baking, frying, sautéing, grilling, slow cookers and air fryers. It is high in quality proteins and low in fat, especially if you keep to the lean cuts. Chicken is just good. Plain and simple. These are some of the best tried and true chicken recipes. 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This will become a new favorite\! Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes Total Time: 25 minutes minutes Servings: 8 people Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark ### Ingredients 1x 2x 3x - ▢ 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced - ▢ 2 Tablespoons Olive oil - ▢ Salt Pepper - ▢ 8 ounces sliced mushrooms #### Creamy Parmesan Garlic Sauce: - ▢ 1/4 cup butter - ▢ 2 garlic cloves minced - ▢ 1 tablespoon flour - ▢ 1/2 cup chicken broth - ▢ 1 cup heavy cream or half and half - ▢ 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese - ▢ 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder - ▢ 1/4 teaspoon pepper - ▢ 1/2 teaspoon salt - ▢ 1 cup spinach chopped ### Instructions - In a large skillet add olive oil and cook the chicken on medium high heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until brown on each side and cooked until no longer pink in center. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for a few minutes until tender. Remove and set aside. - To make the sauce add the butter and melt. Add garlic and cook until tender. Whisk in the flour until it thickens. Whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, pepper and salt. Add the spinach and let simmer until it starts to thicken and spinach wilts. Add the chicken and ,mushrooms back to the sauce and serve over pasta is desired. ### Video ### Notes Updated on August 10, 2021 Originally Posted on June 20, 2016 ### Nutrition Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 29gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 494mgPotassium: 588mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 724IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 1mg Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation. ### Additional Info Course: Dinner Cuisine: American, Italian Tried this recipe?Mention [@alyssa\_therecipecritic](https://www.instagram.com/alyssa_therecipecritic) or tag [\#therecipecritic](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/therecipecritic)\!   Like this recipe? Share it\! 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[Reply](https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-parmesan-garlic-mushroom-chicken/#comment-634483) 2. **Wendy** says: [January 22, 2026 at 5:53 pm](https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-parmesan-garlic-mushroom-chicken/comment-page-42/#comment-630882)  W wonderful flavor’ easy peasy [Reply](https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-parmesan-garlic-mushroom-chicken/#comment-630882) 3. **Shannon Thomson** says: [January 18, 2026 at 5:01 pm](https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-parmesan-garlic-mushroom-chicken/comment-page-42/#comment-630148)  Delicious! I added some diced red onion to accompany the garlic. I also used chicken thighs (what I had on hand). Added in the spinach at the very last minute before serving so it was still a bit crunchy and not soft which I like. Served over egg noodles. Everyone in the family ate it up, and went back for more. [Reply](https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-parmesan-garlic-mushroom-chicken/#comment-630148) 4. **Heather** says: [January 17, 2026 at 9:15 pm](https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-parmesan-garlic-mushroom-chicken/comment-page-42/#comment-630071) My sauce broke. I used whole milk and brought it to room temp first. Maybe I shouldn’t use the cast iron pan? 1 chicken breast is enough for the 2 of us. I added a little extra spinach and a squeeze of lemon juice. [Reply](https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-parmesan-garlic-mushroom-chicken/#comment-630071) 1. **Alyssa Rivers** says: [January 20, 2026 at 7:27 am](https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-parmesan-garlic-mushroom-chicken/comment-page-42/#comment-630256) Hmm, I don’t think it’s the cast iron pan. The sauce probably broke because of the lemon juice, and use of milk instead of cream. Acid can cause a sauce to curdle especially if the sauce gets too hot. [Reply](https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-parmesan-garlic-mushroom-chicken/#comment-630256) 5. **Michelle** says: [January 6, 2026 at 5:09 pm](https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-parmesan-garlic-mushroom-chicken/comment-page-42/#comment-629290)  This is delicious and just the flavor and consistency I was craving! I used baby spinach, so no cutting or chopping needed, and also added a touch of nutmeg to the sauce. Using fresh garlic is definitely key (and this is coming from someone who usually uses “jarlic”.) But, 5 minutes prep time? It takes that long just to wash and cut the chicken and mushrooms! Great recipe\! [Reply](https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-parmesan-garlic-mushroom-chicken/#comment-629290) 1. **Kathleen** says: [January 16, 2026 at 5:10 pm](https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-parmesan-garlic-mushroom-chicken/comment-page-42/#comment-629991) Michelle, I always use pre-washed and sliced mushrooms in this type of recipe. Saves a lot of time and effort. [Reply](https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-parmesan-garlic-mushroom-chicken/#comment-629991) 6. **Marilyn** says: [November 18, 2025 at 5:25 pm](https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-parmesan-garlic-mushroom-chicken/comment-page-42/#comment-625022)  Love this recipe! I have made this many times and never get tired of it. The only thing that I add is a large onion. In fact, it is on the stove as I write this. YUM\! [Reply](https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-parmesan-garlic-mushroom-chicken/#comment-625022) 7. **KIM HILLSAMER** says: [October 3, 2025 at 5:55 pm](https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-parmesan-garlic-mushroom-chicken/comment-page-42/#comment-618965)  I made this tonight. It was a super easy recipe. My husbands response was Wow, so amazing. We both loved this recipe and really enjoyed. 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This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my [disclosure policy](https://therecipecritic.com/privacy-policy/). Creamy Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken is ready in just 30 minutes and the parmesan garlic sauce will wow the entire family! This will become a new favorite\! Chicken is a favorite dish in our family and all over the world. You have to try these fan favorites: [Tuscan Garlic,](https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-tuscan-garlic-chicken/) [baked Parmesan chicken](https://therecipecritic.com/baked-parmesan-chicken/), [Slow Cooker Crack Chicken](https://therecipecritic.com/crack-chicken/), and [Fried Rice](https://therecipecritic.com/chicken-fried-rice/).  Skillet meals are our favorite lately. Just like this [Skillet Italian Sausage and Peppers](https://therecipecritic.com/italian-sausage-and-peppers/) and [Chili’s Skillet Queso](https://therecipecritic.com/chilis-copycat-skillet-queso/), this mushroom chicken is amazing! This is ready in just 30 minutes and they taste like they are from a restaurant. And you guys. This Creamy Parmesan Garlic Sauce is ON POINT! It will be one of the best sauces that you will ever make! My son said this is one of the best things he has ever eaten! I think my son is the biggest fan of my cooking. My other one is unpredictable and pretty picky but he LOVED this meal as well. Of course, he had to scrape the mushrooms and spinach off but said it was amazing. I promise that you guys are going to love this meal just as much as we did! I have been perfecting this creamy sauce for so long and it is literally amazing. All of my chicken skillet dishes have been getting a ton of attention. Try [Creamy Skillet Chicken Cacciatore](https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-skillet-chicken-cacciatore/) and [Skillet French Onion Chicken](https://therecipecritic.com/french-onion-chicken/) to know what I mean! These dishes are fast, delicious, and super easy. I know that you are going to love this one too\! ## Ingredients For Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs in this dish with success. For a different twist substitute the chicken with salmon or shrimp. Use the type of mushrooms you and your family love best. - **Boneless skinless chicken breasts:** Try to pick chicken that is all the same size and thickness for even cooking. - **Olive oil**: Use a good grade extra virgin olive oil. - **Salt and Pepper**: Salt and pepper to taste. - **Sliced mushrooms**: You can slice your own or buy presliced mushrooms. Button, baby portabella, and cremici work best. ## Creamy Parmesan Garlic Sauce Using full-fat ingredients for the sauce will give you the creamiest results. Half and half will be the best next thing to heavy creamy. This creates a super yummy creamy rich sauce that is unbelievably satisfying. - **Butter**: Use real butter not a butter substitue for the best flavor. - **Garlic cloves minced**: Fresh garlic gives a pungent flavor that complilments the mushrooms. - **Flour**: Thickens the sauce. - **Chicken broth**: Chicken will give the best flavor. - **Heavy cream or half and half**: Either will give flavor and creaminess. - **Grated parmesan cheese**: Grate your own cheese so it will melt the best. - **Garlic powder**: Adds extra flavor without bulk. - **Pepper and Salt**: Add more or less to taste. - **Spinach**: Chopped finely. You don’t want too much bulk. ## How to Make Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken Cooking the chicken till it’s done and tender, but not overcooked and dry, is the goal here. Remember that chicken will continue to cook a bit after it’s removed from the pan. So you can remove the chicken right before it’s done and it will be juicy and tender. 1. **Cook the Chicken:** In a large skillet add olive oil and cook the chicken on medium high heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until brown on each side and cooked until no longer pink in center. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for a few minutes until tender. Remove and set aside. 2. **Make the Sauce:** To make the sauce add the butter and melt. Add garlic and cook until tender. Whisk in the flour until it thickens. Whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, pepper and salt. Add the spinach and let simmer until it starts to thicken and spinach wilts. Add the chicken and mushrooms back to the sauce and serve over pasta is desired.  ### Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Tips The flavor for this dish comes from the umami in the mushrooms, the saltiness from the parmesan cheese, and the pungent garlic. The easiness of this dish is going to be mind-blowing after you taste how incredible this is. - **Chicken** **Breasts**: There are a few ways to ensure you get moist tender chicken. Pound skinless boneless chicken breasts till they are all the same thickness. This will ensure the chicken cooks at the same rate so it finishes at the same time. You can also pre-slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces. This will also make sure the chicken cooks at the same time. - **Chicken Thighs:** You can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs in this dish. The brown meat will create extra moist, tender chicken. - **When is the Chicken Done?:** Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken reaches 160 degrees for white meat and 165 for dark meat. You can remove the chicken from the pan once it hits 158 degrees. Letting the chicken rest it will continue to both cook and redistribute the juices throughout the meat. - **Spinach:** If you want, you can chop the spinach into bite sized pieces instead of leaving it big.  ## How to Serve This Creamy Chicken Dish This is so creamy and so savory, you are going to want to make sure that you get every single drop of sauce up off your plate. Serve this over [rice,](https://therecipecritic.com/instant-pot-rice/) [mashed potatoes](https://therecipecritic.com/mashed-potatoes-recipe/), or pasta to help soak up the sauce. For low carb options you can serve over zucchini zoodles, [mashed cauliflower](https://therecipecritic.com/mashed-cauliflower/), or steamed vegetables. Use a [crusty bread](https://therecipecritic.com/sourdough-bread/) to help clean your plate clean. This is going to be a dinner you put on repeat. 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Pin this now to find it later [Pin It](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-parmesan-garlic-mushroom-chicken/&media=https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Creamy-Parmesan-Garlic-Mushroom-Chicken-1.png&description=Creamy%20Parmesan%20Garlic%20Mushroom%20Chicken "Share on Pinterest") Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark - ▢ 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced - ▢ 2 Tablespoons Olive oil - ▢ Salt Pepper - ▢ 8 ounces sliced mushrooms #### Creamy Parmesan Garlic Sauce: - ▢ 1/4 cup butter - ▢ 2 garlic cloves minced - ▢ 1 tablespoon flour - ▢ 1/2 cup chicken broth - ▢ 1 cup heavy cream or half and half - ▢ 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese - ▢ 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder - ▢ 1/4 teaspoon pepper - ▢ 1/2 teaspoon salt - ▢ 1 cup spinach chopped - In a large skillet add olive oil and cook the chicken on medium high heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until brown on each side and cooked until no longer pink in center. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for a few minutes until tender. Remove and set aside. - To make the sauce add the butter and melt. Add garlic and cook until tender. Whisk in the flour until it thickens. Whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, pepper and salt. Add the spinach and let simmer until it starts to thicken and spinach wilts. Add the chicken and ,mushrooms back to the sauce and serve over pasta is desired. Updated on August 10, 2021 Originally Posted on June 20, 2016 Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 29gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 494mgPotassium: 588mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 724IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 1mg Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.  About Alyssa Rivers Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. 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