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Skillet Mushroom Chicken Thighs

Skillet Mushroom Chicken Thighs: Comforting Weeknight Delight

These Skillet Mushroom Chicken Thighs in Garlicky Butter Sauce offer a rich, savory flavor for a comforting weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs or chicken breasts for a leaner option
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
For the Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour if needed
  • 2 tbsp Canola Oil or olive oil
For the Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter or more oil for dairy-free
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Shallot finely chopped, or onion
  • 8 oz Cremini Mushrooms sliced, or button/portobello mushrooms
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock homemade or low-sodium store-bought
  • 2 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves or 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley Leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Large cast iron skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Season the chicken thighs with kosher salt and pepper, then dredge in flour and set aside.
  2. Heat canola oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted and bubbling.
  3. Add chicken thighs to the skillet, searing for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Sauté garlic, shallot, and mushrooms in the same skillet for about 4 minutes until tender.
  5. Sprinkle remaining flour over the sautéed mixture, stirring to combine for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Pour in chicken stock while whisking, add thyme, and bring to a simmer for about 3 minutes.
  7. Stir in parsley, add cooked chicken back to the skillet, and coat with sauce for an additional minute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve directly from the skillet for an elegant presentation.

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