Description
Chicken and Green Beans in Creamy Mushroom Sauce is a cozy one-skillet dinner made with tender chicken thighs, crisp green beans, sautéed mushrooms, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Ready in about 30 minutes, this easy weeknight recipe is creamy, comforting, and family-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb French green beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
- Salt, to taste
- Lemon pepper, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 10 oz mushrooms, sliced
- ½ cup unsalted chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- (OR ½ cup half-and-half + 1 tablespoon flour for lighter version)
- ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Place green beans in a microwave-safe dish with ½ cup water. Microwave for 8–10 minutes until almost tender but still crisp. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced chicken to the hot skillet. Season with salt and lemon pepper. Cook about 4 minutes per side until lightly browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic, onion powder, mushrooms, and pre-cooked green beans. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half mixed with 1 tablespoon flour instead of heavy cream.
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts smoother than pre-shredded cheese.
- If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of broth.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop / Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg