Easy Chicken Recipes With Mushrooms

This easy skillet mushroom chicken recipe is your ticket to a tasty weeknight meal in about 20 minutes! Made with simply seasoned juicy chicken breast cutlets and a silky, light mushroom sauce (no heavy cream!), this chicken and mushroom recipe will wow your tastebuds!

This simple skillet mushroom chicken is a sure way to turn boneless chicken breasts into a drool-worthy meal in just 20 minutes!

First, the chicken takes on a simple seasoning of oregano, paprika, and coriander. To cook, you’ll begin by giving the chicken a quick sear in a bit of good extra virgin olive oil , then, to finish cooking, you’ll nestle the chicken in a delicious, slightly buttery garlic mushroom sauce.

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There is no heavy cream involved in this recipe, but this lighter sauce still gives you a chicken and mushroom dinner that is still comforting and just indulgent enough.

My cream-free mushroom sauce is made of chicken broth (you can add a little white wine, if you like), extra virgin olive oil, a little bit of butter, mushrooms, garlic, and green onions.

If you really want to add heavy cream, though, you can reduce the broth amount and simply stir in about ¼ to ⅓ cup of heavy cream to the mushrooms just before adding the chicken to the skillet (keep the heat low when adding heavy cream).

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As far as the kind of mushrooms to use, you have many options such as baby bellas (also known as cremini mushrooms), white button mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, or portobellos. I used one kind of mushroom (baby Bella mushrooms) in this recipe, but you can also mix it up with a couple different types.

I do not recommend using canned mushrooms here, they lack the earthiness and texture of fresh mushrooms and won’t give you the same delicious flavor.

Chicken breasts are not as forgiving as thighs, and can go from well-done to dry and tough very quickly. Many struggle with knowing how to cook chicken breast in a skillet without drying them out. Here are some general tips for juicy, tender chicken breasts every time:

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This chicken and mushroom recipe comes together in just a few simple steps. Here’s how to make it (print-friendly recipe with measurements just below):

If you don't have chicken breasts on hand, you can absolutely use chicken thighs. Chicken thighs are a great substitute and have tons of flavor and always stay nice and juicy.

Chicken thighs are smaller than breasts, and you do not need to slice them into halves as we've done with the breasts. They do take longer to cook than chicken breasts, so be sure to check their internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure they are cooked through.

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You can cook the chicken cutlets a night ahead and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to cook the chicken mushroom recipe, simply place the chicken breasts in a 200 degrees F heated oven, as stated in the recipe, to warm up. The chicken will continue to heat through when it is placed in the skillet with the mushroom sauce.

Saucy mushroom chicken goes well with a variety of sides. It is great with your favorite grain, a simple olive oil pasta, or rice of your choice.Greek Lemon RiceorLebanese Rice with Vermicelliwould be a tasty pairing! I also love adding some homemade garlic bread to sop up the rich mushroom sauce.

You can totally keep this skillet chicken dish low-carb as well and serve it along with a bright and hearty salad like achickpea salad, Mediterranean Avocado Salad, or aTraditional Greek Salad.

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Refrigerate chicken and mushrooms in an airtight container for up to 3 days. And because there is no cream involved, you can also freeze leftovers for use later. This makes mushroom chicken an excellent option for meal prep, if you want to double the recipe and freeze some for later! Simply thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

The best way to reheat your chicken and mushrooms is on the stovetop over medium. Add the sauce and chicken to the pan and warm through. Don’t let the sauce bubble for too long so the thicken doesn't turn tough.You may also need to drizzle in a bit more chicken broth so you have more liquid to help warm the chicken through.

Easy one-pan chicken dinner ready in 20 minutes! No dry or boring chicken breasts here -- with some seasonings and a light, silky cream-free mushroom sauce, you'll have succulent chicken every time! For even cooking, slice boneless skinless chicken breasts into cutlets, and use a meat thermometer so you don't overcook them. Because this recipe has no heavy cream, you can freeze leftovers for later! This makes mushroom chicken great for meal-prep.

Smothered Chicken In Mushroom Wine Pan Sauce.

Calories: 253.6 kcal Carbohydrates: 4.5 g Protein: 31.1 g Fat: 12.3 g Saturated Fat: 3.4 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.3 g Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g Trans Fat: 0.1 g Cholesterol: 95.2 mg Sodium: 483.6 mg Potassium: 852.4 mg Fiber: 0.9 g Sugar: 1.5 g Vitamin A: 318.2 IU Vitamin C: 3.5 mg Calcium: 35.1 mg Iron: 1.2 mg

*This post originally appeared on The Mediterranean Dish in 2020 and has been updated with new information and media for readers' benefit.

I'm Suzy; born and bred right on the shores of the Mediterranean. I'm all about easy, healthy recipes with big Mediterranean flavors. Three values guide my cooking: eat with the seasons; use whole foods; and above all, share! So happy you're here...Golden seared chicken thighs in a delicious garlic butter mushroom sauce with a hint of herbs is THE weeknight dinner everyone raves about! The perfect dinner when your faced with minimal ingredient and no time. Serve these Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes OR lower carb options like mashed cauliflower or zucchini noodles!

Chef John's Chicken And Mushrooms Recipe

Who doesn’t love this flavour bomb? Many readers have been writing in asking how to simplify this Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken recipe. Of COURSE I’m up for that and here it is! Garlic butter and mushrooms go hand in hand already, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. BUT throw in some juicy, golden chicken thighs and WHOA have mercy!

We decided to use chicken thighs for this recipe because dark meat suits the natural juices released from mushrooms. Although we use chicken thighs, you can substitute them with skinless, boneless breasts or chicken tenders if you like and follow the rest of the directions. This is an extremely forgiving recipe!

Once your chicken is seared, move onto your garlic butter mushrooms! Cook them in the same pan your chicken was in, scraping up any browned bits from the base of the pan for extra flavour in the mushrooms.

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The simple sauce of the buttery garlic mushrooms mixed with the seared chicken is what really makes this Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs recipe amazing.

Golden seared chicken thighs in a delicious, buttery garlic mushroom sauce with a sprinkle of herbs is THE weeknight dinner everyone raves about! Serve over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes OR lower carb options like mashed cauliflower or zucchini noodles!

*You CAN use fresh herbs if you have them! 2 teaspoons each of fresh herbs is fine. If you don't like Thyme or Rosemary, substitute with Basil and Oregano, or use Tarragon. 

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Optional: For even more amazing flavour, add in 1/3 cup dry white wine with your mushrooms and cook it down to half before adding the chicken back into the pan.

Calories: 206 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 23 g | Fat: 11 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Cholesterol: 112 mg | Sodium: 198 mg | Potassium: 261 mg | Vitamin A: 140 IU | Vitamin C: 1.5 mg | Calcium: 21 mg | Iron: 1.1 mgThis mushroom chicken recipe has juicy chicken that’s smothered in a thick and creamy mushroom sauce that encompasses the flavor and consistency of gravy.

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Slice the chicken into 2-3 thinner slices. Sprinkle lightly with salt/pepper and dredge in flour. Sear in olive oil for 4-5 minutes per side, until a golden crust has developed. Set aside.

Add garlic and white wine to the same pot. “Clean” the pot with a silicone spatula. Reduce the liquid by half, about 4 minutes. Add beef broth, chicken bouillon, soy sauce, and seasonings. Bring to a gentle bubble and reduce for 10 minutes, uncovered.

Keep the gentle boil going and slowly add a slurry made from cornstarch + cold water. Stir to incorporate. Once thickened, reduce heat to low and stir in the cream, then the mushrooms.

Easy Chicken And Mushroom Recipes

Add the chicken back and spoon the sauce over it. Cover partially and heat for 5 minutes. Serve with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans or asparagus.

Pro Tips The mushrooms are cooked separately in this recipe and are mixed into the sauce at the end. This lets them release some of their water, concentrate their flavor, and give them a nice golden color. Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay make good wine choices in this recipe. Marsala wine can also be used.