This is one of our family favorites. It’s a classic chicken and mushroom combination in a creamy, rich white sauce that is luxurious and delicious.
Why make this chicken?
This chicken with mushroom sauce is a winning combination every single time. Tender chicken pieces are cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce to make a delicious skillet meal. Most of the ingredients are simple and easy-to-find pantry staples. As you can see in the video, the recipe is fairly simple and customizable. I’ve used boneless chicken thighs, but you can use boneless or bone-in chicken pieces. I’ve used button mushrooms, but any mushrooms you can find work just as well. The best part is the whole dish comes together in 20 minutes and uses only one skillet. The other great thing about this dish is that you can serve it with just about anything. My kids love these with buttered pasta, noodles, or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients and substitutes
Chicken – I am using chicken thighs, and yet you can certainly use chicken breast. To prevent it from drying out, I recommend you brown it for just a minute on each side. Mushrooms – I am using white button mushrooms, but Champagne or various fresh mushrooms would work just as well. Onions – I like using red Spanish onions as they add a bit of sweetness when cooked. Garlic – I used one large garlic sliced, but you can use a small or medium if you are not fond of garlic. Paprika – Just a tad used for color. Feel free to omit it if you prefer. Herbs – Today, I am using dried Italian seasoning and oregano along with parsley, but any fresh herbs will work just as well. You can also use fresh thyme or fresh rosemary. Butter and cream – They add richness, and as you can see, there is not too much in there and yet, you can add or reduce these as well.
Skillet chicken in creamy mushroom sauce
Chicken – Cut large chicken thighs in half. Pat them dry, then season with salt, pepper, and paprika.Pro tip – Dry the chicken with paper towels so they get a nice golden brown color when they sear rather than stew due to excess moisture. Sear – Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to the cast-iron skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides for about 2 minutes each. Remove chicken from the pan – set aside.
Mushrooms – To the same skillet, add the remaining oil and sauté onions and garlic until onions are translucent. Add mushroom with a pinch of salt. Cook the mushrooms over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.Pro tip – Adding salt will help the mushrooms release their liquid, which makes a delicious sauce.
Sauce – Add the Italian seasoning and oregano, followed by the chicken broth or white wine. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.Pro tip – For a thicker sauce, you can add 1 tbsp of flour. Cook it for a minute before you add the broth or wine. Cook chicken.- Return the chicken back to the pan and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Turn the chicken over so it is coated with the sauce to absorb flavor.
Finish the sauce – Add the butter and heavy cream and combine well. Simmer on medium-low heat until chicken is cooked through. Finally, squeeze the lemon juice and chopped parsley and turn the heat off.Pro tip – Chicken breast will take 4 to 5 minutes more, while chicken thighs and legs will need about 8 to 10 minutes more. Serve hot with buttered pasta, noodles, mashed potato, or steamed basmati rice.
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