Creamy Mushroom Chicken Recipe
This chicken mushroom recipe is the perfect cozy dinner! Juicy chicken thighs are simmered in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce that’s full of flavor and ready in about 30 minutes. It’s simple, comforting, and so good served over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- 6 garlic cloves chopped
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms capped and sliced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour use gluten-free flour, as needed
- 1 cup white wine can sub with chicken broth, if preferred
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked white rice or mashed potatoes optional for serving
- Minced parsley optional for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place in the skillet to sear on one side for about 5-6 minutes, depending on thickness. Flip and sear the other side for about 5 minutes, until they are golden brown on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Into the same skillet, add another 1 tablespoon butter. Once melted, add the shallots and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and season with a pinch of salt; sauté 3 more minutes, until the mushrooms have darkened and shriveled. Now, add the garlic and sauté one more minute, until fragrant.
- Add the last tablespoon of butter along with the flour and stir it in the pan with a wooden spoon. Slowly add the wine, then the milk, letting it bubble up and simmer for a few minutes. Add the chicken back to the pan for five more minutes on low heat. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve over cooked rice or mashed potatoes and garnish with chopped or minced parsley.
Notes
Chicken is perfectly cooked when the internal temp reaches 165 degrees F.
Store leftover chicken and sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat leftovers in a skillet on the stove over medium-low heat until warmed through.
This recipe was originally published April 2023. It was republished with helpful tips October 2025.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 199mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 830mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 2mg