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Succulent Mushroom Chicken, featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, savory mushroom sauce. This one-pan dish combines juicy chicken with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and herbs, creating a flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the creamy mushroom sauce for a comforting and satisfying dinner.
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Mushroom Chicken

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving something cozy and delicious, Mushroom Chicken is the ultimate comfort food
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Mushroom Chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

For The Chicken:

  • 700 g 1 1/2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs (nearly 6-8 fillets)
  • 1 teaspoon each onion powder and garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon each of dried thyme and rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For The Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 ounces 250 g sliced brown mushrooms
  • Garlic 4 cloves minced (or 1 tsp of minced garlic)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon each of dried thyme and dried rosemary adjust to your taste

Instructions

  • With a paper towel, dry the chicken thighs of Pat and trim off excess fat. Mix together the onion powder, powdered garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. With the seasoning, coat the chicken evenly.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken thighs in batches till browned from each side and no longer pink in the middle (about 8 mins on each side, depending on the thickness). If required for the second batch, add the remaining oil. Set aside and keep warm; put on a plate.
  • Melt the butter in the same pan or skillet, then add the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 3 minutes, until tender. Garlic, parsley, thyme, and rosemary are added; sauté until fragrant (approximately 1 minute).
  • Set the chicken back in the pan. Taste and season with salt and pepper entirely up to your taste. For garnish, fresh parsley. start serving instantly.

Notes

  • If you have them, you Could use fresh herbs! 2 teaspoons of fresh herbs each is okay. Replace with Basil and Oregano or use Tarragon if you don't like thyme or rosemary.