Chicken Breasts in Cream on the Skillet
Juicy, tender, and aromatic, perfect for a family dinner! Chicken Breasts in Cream on the Skillet is a simple but very tasty recipe that’s easy and quick to prepare for any meal. Quick frying keeps the meat juicy, and adding mushrooms and cream gives it a rich, creamy flavor.
Updated : 13 August, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
2
Chicken breasts
300 grams
Champignon
250 milliliters
Cream
70 grams
Hard cheese
2
Garlic
50 milliliters
Vegetable oil
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
It’s better to take chilled meat for juicier and tastier results. Cream with 10% or 20% fat works well; the higher the fat, the more calories the dish will have. Keep that in mind.
Step 2
Wash and thoroughly dry the fillets - excess moisture prevents proper frying. Cut each into two or three pieces depending on size. Salt and pepper each piece.
Step 3
Wipe mushrooms carefully with a damp sponge so they don’t absorb water. Cut each mushroom into 4 parts or slice them as you prefer.
Step 4
Grate the cheese coarsely. Any cheese will do - hard, semi-hard, or soft like mozzarella. The main thing is that it’s tasty, good quality, without milk fat substitutes, and melts well.
Step 5
Heat a skillet on high. Pour in vegetable oil for frying. Place chicken pieces in the pan. Fry for 6-7 minutes until golden brown, turning occasionally. Check doneness by piercing the thickest piece - the juice should be clear, not pink. Remove meat from the pan.
Step 6
Use another skillet or wash the one used for the chicken. Reheat it with oil on medium heat. Slice garlic and fry in the oil for a couple of minutes. Then remove the garlic - it’s just for flavoring the oil.
Step 7
Add mushrooms to the skillet. Salt them immediately - this makes mushrooms release juice and prevents burning. Fry while stirring until the liquid evaporates.
Step 8
Pour in the cream and add the grated cheese. Reduce heat to low. Stir constantly until the cheese melts.
Step 9
Put the chicken breasts into the sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
Step 10
Serve the chicken breasts with fresh vegetables or any pasta. Enjoy your meal!