This mushroom chicken recipe combines chicken thighs, earthy mushrooms, and flavorful herbs, all cooked in one pot for a simple, tasty meal. It's perfect for busy cooks or anyone craving a delicious dish. With everything cooked together, the ingredients blend into a rich, aromatic sauce that your taste buds will love.
This creamy mushroom chicken is a simple, delicious meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes. You’ll enjoy juicy pan-fried chicken smothered in a rich, garlicky mushroom sauce that’s thick and creamy, like gravy. It’s so tasty, you’ll want to savor every bite.
If you're looking for a no-fuss meal with minimal prep and cleanup, this dish is perfect. The chicken is juicy, and the mushroom sauce is savory and comforting.
Mushroom lovers will adore this recipe. The creamy mushroom sauce, made with chicken broth and heavy cream, is so delicious you’ll want to eat it by the spoonful. It’s perfect with mashed potatoes or steamed rice to soak up all that flavorful sauce.
This dish is easy to make, and it’s a family favorite, especially when paired with rice or potatoes.
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⭐Why You'll Love This Mushroom Chicken
- Easy to Make: It looks fancy but is super simple, using pantry staples like chicken broth, flour, and cream.
- One-Pan Wonder: Everything cooks in one pan, so cleanup is a breeze, and the flavors come together perfectly.
- Customizable: Adjust the creaminess, add veggies like spinach or peas, or make it gluten-free with cornstarch.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Creamy, savory, and hearty, everyone loves it, from kids to dinner guests!
- Great Leftovers: The flavors get even better the next day. Perfect for meal prep!
🧾Mushroom Chicken Ingredients
Here’s the breakdown of what’s in this mushroom chicken recipe:
- Butter: I use unsalted butter to cook the chicken and veggies. It adds a rich, creamy base and lets me control the salt. You can swap it with olive or vegetable oil if you prefer.
- Chicken Thighs: Bone-in, skin-on thighs are my favorite, they’re so juicy and flavorful. Browning them adds depth to the sauce. If you go with boneless, just adjust the cooking time since they cook faster.
- Salt & Pepper: Simple but essential! Salt brings out the flavors, and black pepper adds a gentle warmth that ties everything together.
- Onions, Garlic & Mushrooms: These are the flavor powerhouses! Onions bring sweetness, garlic adds bold aromatics, and mushrooms provide a hearty, earthy richness.
- Flour: A little flour thickens the sauce beautifully, making it smooth and creamy.
- Bay Leaves & Thyme: These herbs elevate the dish. Bay leaves add earthy depth, while thyme gives a delicate, citrusy note.
- White Wine: Perfect for deglazing the pan and scraping up those flavorful browned bits. It also balances the creaminess with a touch of acidity.
- Chicken Broth: A savory base that ties the flavors together. You can use veggie or mushroom broth for a vegetarian version or even dissolve a bouillon cube in water in a pinch.
- Heavy Cream: The key to that silky, luxurious sauce, rich and oh-so-creamy!
- Parsley: A fresh garnish that adds color and a light herbal touch to brighten up the dish.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Mushroom Chicken
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1. In a skillet, melt butter, add chicken thighs, and season with salt and pepper.
2. Sear the chicken until golden on both sides, then remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, sauté thinly sliced onions with a pinch of salt and black pepper until translucent. Add finely chopped garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant.
4. Add thinly sliced mushrooms and cook until tender.
5. Coat the mushrooms and onions with flour, stirring constantly to create a roux.
6. Add bay leaves and fresh thyme sprigs to the pan. Pour in white wine to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits.
7. Pour the chicken broth into the pan and bring to a gentle simmer. Return the seared chicken thighs and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until fully cooked.
8. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and set aside. Stir in the heavy cream, letting the sauce thicken gently. Season with salt and pepper, then return the chicken to the pan to simmer briefly, blending the flavors.
📖Variations
- Creamy Dijon Mushroom Chicken: Add a spoonful of Dijon mustard to the sauce for a tangy twist that complements the creamy richness.
- Spicy Mushroom Chicken: Spice it up with red pepper flakes or chopped jalapeños, and adjust the heat to your liking.
- Mushroom & Bacon Chicken: Top the dish with crispy crumbled bacon for a smoky, savory boost that’s perfect with mushrooms.
- Coconut Curry Chicken: Swap heavy cream for coconut milk and stir in curry powder or paste for a delicious, flavorful curry twist.
🍽 What to Serve with Mushroom Chicken
This juicy mushroom chicken is so simple and delicious!
Pair it with rice, warm ciabatta, or garlic bread to soak up all those tasty juices. If you're in a potato mood, creamy potato salad, smashed potatoes, or crispy wedges are the perfect sides.
For something fresh, a pasta salad or tomato salad works beautifully.
And to finish on a sweet note, treat yourself to lemon mousse or lemon posset. Perfect comfort food all around!
💭Tips for Success
Pat the Chicken Dry: This helps create a golden, crispy crust when browning.
Take Your Time Browning: Let the chicken sear undisturbed for a few minutes on each side to build flavor.
Layer Flavors: Cook onions, garlic, and mushrooms in the same pan as the chicken to soak up all those tasty browned bits.
Smooth Sauce Every Time: Sprinkle flour evenly and stir as you go. Add broth slowly while stirring to avoid lumps.
Add Cream at the End: Stir in heavy cream last and keep the heat low to prevent curdling.
Taste and Adjust: Before serving, taste the sauce and tweak it with salt, pepper, or a splash of lemon if needed.
Cool Before Storing: Let leftovers cool completely before refrigerating to keep the sauce smooth.
Reheat Gently: Warm over low heat and add a bit of broth or cream if the sauce feels too thick.
🍗More Chicken Recipes to Try!
If you love using chicken when you are cooking, then check out the following recipes for inspiration:
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer
- Baked Chicken Legs
- Baked Chicken Breast
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- Baked Chicken Thighs
- Baked Chicken in Chicken Stock
- Rotisserie Chicken
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📖 Recipe
Mushroom Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 60 g Unsalted Butter
- 1 kg Chicken Thighs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 Onions
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 300 g Mushrooms
- 3 tablespoon Flour
- 2 Bay Leaves
- Fresh Thyme
- 120 ml White Wine
- 720 ml Chicken Broth
- 160 ml Heavy Cream
- Parsley
Instructions
- In a large pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Add the chicken thighs to the pan and season them with salt and pepper.
- Brown the chicken on both sides. Once browned, remove them from the pan and set aside.
- Thinly slice the onions, add to the same pan, and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper, sautéing them until they become translucent.
- Mince garlic cloves, add to the pan, and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Slice the mushrooms, add to the pan, and cook until the mushrooms are tender.
- Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and onions, stirring continuously to create a roux.
- Add bay leaves and a few sprigs of fresh thyme to the pan.
- Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Return the browned chicken thighs to the pan. Let it cook for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Stir in the heavy cream, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and cook for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Serve the Mushroom Chicken with rice.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Sandra says
Looks super delicious can't wait to try it!