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Cozy Chicken Skillet Dinner for a Warm Weeknight at Home

Best Easy Cozy Chicken Skillet Dinner for Weeknights

Cozy chicken skillet dinner ready in 30 minutes. Warm weeknight meal with heartwarming one pan comfort. Try this easy weeknight favorite today.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Easy Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb chicken pieces (breasts and thighs mixed)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced potatoes
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper, then sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and set aside—the chicken doesn't need to cook through yet.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté diced onion until softened, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant and golden. This aromatic base creates the foundation for your cozy chicken skillet dinner's exceptional flavor.
  3. Add diced potatoes, sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, and carrots to the skillet. Stir constantly for 3-4 minutes to coat vegetables in the flavorful oil. These heartwarming one pan ingredients should begin releasing their natural juices.
  4. Pour chicken broth into the skillet and add dried thyme and rosemary. Return the seared chicken to the pan, nestling pieces among the vegetables. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Let this warm weeknight meal cook undisturbed for 12-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and vegetables are tender.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in butter and heavy cream until melted and fully incorporated. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Garnish generously with fresh parsley before serving to add brightness and visual appeal.