Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken

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• 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
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  Source: 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
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  Source: 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
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  Source: 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 3 each minced garlic cloves
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  Source: 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup chicken broth
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  Source: 1 cup chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy cream
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  Source: ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 ounces softened cream cheese
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  Source: 2 ounces softened cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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  Source: 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
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  Source: ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
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  Source: ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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  Source: 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1. heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook the 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts for 3-5 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
2. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate. Add the 8 ounces sliced mushrooms and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pan and cook for a few minutes until tender. Remove and set aside.
3. Reduce the heat to medium and add the 1 cup chicken broth, ½ cup heavy cream, 2 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper, and whisk until smooth. Whisk in the 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes until it thickens.
4. Add the mushrooms and garlic to the sauce followed by the chicken and coat everything in the creamy sauce. Heat for a couple of minutes and serve immediately.