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    Home » Chicken and Poultry Recipes » Chicken and Mushrooms

    Chicken and Mushrooms

    Last updated: Jul 15, 2022 · Recipes developed by Vered DeLeeuw and nutritionally reviewed by Rachel Benight MS, RD · This website generates income via ads and uses cookies.

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    This hearty and flavorful dish of chicken and mushrooms is perfect for hosting because it looks so elegant, but it's also easy enough for a weeknight dinner.

    Leftovers are really good! In fact, they get better as the flavors meld and develop.

    Chicken and mushrooms topped with parsley, served on a white plate.

    I discovered how wonderful balsamic vinegar is when I made grilled zucchini for the first time, brushing the vegetable with a mixture of olive oil and vinegar. I've been thinking for a while now about using it in a chicken recipe, but it took me a while to reach a result that I deemed blog-worthy.

    Chicken and mushrooms are such a classic combination. And when you cook them in a reduction of balsamic vinegar and finish the dish with butter, you have yourself a restaurant-style dish that you can proudly serve to guests, although it's easy enough to make regularly for your family.

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    Ingredients

    You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this tasty meal. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

    For the sauce: Balsamic vinegar, honey (real or sugar-free), kosher salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.

    Chicken: I use boneless skinless chicken thighs in this recipe. You could use chicken breasts, but it won't be the same - they're not as juicy. If you do opt for chicken breasts, I suggest you butterfly them to ensure even cooking.

    Kosher salt and black pepper: To season the chicken. If you opt for a finer salt, use less of it, or the dosh could end up too salty.

    Fat for frying: You can use olive oil, avocado oil, or ghee - whatever you like. I like to use ghee.

    Mushrooms: To make life easier, I use pre-sliced mushrooms. But you can obviously slice them yourself. White mushrooms work, as do cremini mushrooms.

    Garlic: I use minced garlic. You can also thinly slice a few garlic cloves.

    Butter: For finishing the dish. It greatly enhances the sauce and makes it creamier.

    Chopped parsley: This is strictly used for garnish, so it's OK to skip it. Although it does greatly enhance the dish in terms of presentation.

    Instructions

    Making this recipe is truly easy, especially considering this is such an elegant dish. The detailed instructions are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of the steps:

    Your very first step is to mix the sauce, then set it aside.

    Next, you fry chicken thighs on both sides, until cooked through.

    A photo collage showing steps 1-4 for making chicken and mushrooms.

    Set the chicken aside, covering it with foil to keep it warm. Then use the same skillet to cook the mushrooms and garlic.

    Now, add the sauce and simmer until it's reduced, then add back the chicken and heat through.

    That's it! To serve, divide the dish between four plates, brush or drizzle each plate with the pan juices, and sprinkle with parsley.

    A photo collage showing steps 5-8 for making chicken and mushrooms.

    Expert tip

    The balsamic vinegar is very important in this recipe. It helps the dish to brown and caramelize. Please make sure you use it and don't try to replace it with any other vinegar. It won't work.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I cook the mushrooms in the same pan as the chicken?

    I use the same pan, but I don't cook them together at the same time. I cook the chicken first. Once it's cooked, I set it aside while I cook the mushrooms.

    Are boneless chicken breasts and thighs interchangeable?

    Not quite. While they can both be used in several recipes, the thighs are fattier and juicier than the breast and will generally give you better results.

    Having said that, there ARE ways to make chicken breast taste good. Examples? Juicy baked chicken breast and oven chicken kabobs. They're both excellent.

    Do mushrooms go well with chicken?

    Yes! They complement each other beautifully. Granted, sauteed mushrooms are a classic side to steak. But they do also go well with chicken. And by the way, they're also great with pork chops.

    Variations

    I love this recipe as is and almost always make it as written. But in case you'd like to vary the basic recipe, here are a few ideas for you:

    • As mentioned above, you can use butterflied chicken breasts, although I do highly recommend using chicken thighs in this recipe for the juiciest results.
    • You can definitely vary the fat you use for frying. I tend to use ghee, but olive oil is delicious too.
    • When adding the mushrooms, you can also add about half a cup of chopped yellow onions.
    • Garlic slices are just as good as minced garlic. It's just that I'm lazy so I tend to use jarred minced garlic.
    • Instead of dried thyme, you could use dried oregano. Both are excellent, although thyme is definitely my favorite.

    Serving suggestions

    You can simply serve this flavorful dish all on its own. It's a complete meal of meat and vegetables.

    Sometimes I spoon it on top of cauliflower rice (you can obviously use real rice if you wish). It nicely soaks up the juices.

    You can also add a bit of color to the dish by serving it with a bright green vegetable. To make things easy, simple sides such as microwave broccoli or microwave asparagus work well.

    Storing leftovers

    Leftovers keep well in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days. You can reheat them in the microwave, covered, on 50% power.

    Chicken and mushrooms served on a white plate with utensils and a napkin.

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    Chicken and Mushrooms
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    Chicken and Mushrooms

    This hearty and flavorful dish of chicken and mushrooms is perfect for hosting because it looks so festive, but it's also easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 357kcal
    Author: Vered DeLeeuw

    INGREDIENTS

    Sauce:

    • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon honey (regular or sugar-free)
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

    Chicken:

    • 1.5 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs (4-5 pieces)
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon ghee or olive oil
    • 1 lb. sliced mushrooms
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, kosher salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Set aside.
    • Season the chicken thighs with kosher salt and black pepper.
    • Heat the ghee in a large (12-inch) nonstick skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat. Add the chicken thighs in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, for 7 minutes. Flip the chicken pieces and cook until cooked through (their internal temperature should reach 165ºF), about 7 more minutes. Remove to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
    • Add the mushrooms to the same skillet with a splash of water (about 2 tablespoons). Gently stir the mushrooms while also scraping the bottom of the skillet to remove the tasty brown bits that have stuck to it.
    • After the mushrooms have started reducing a bit in volume, stir in the garlic.
    • Cook the mushrooms and garlic, stirring often, until the mushrooms are tender and browned, and the liquid that they have released has evaporated, 5-7 minutes.
    • Add the sauce to the skillet. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in the butter until it melts.
    • Add the chicken thighs back to the skillet, turning them to coat in the sauce. Cook for a couple more minutes to heat through.
    • Divide the chicken and mushrooms between four plates. Drizzle or brush with the pan juices and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

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    NOTES

    If using sugar-free honey, a serving has 349 calories and 7g carbs. 
    Variations and substitutions: 
    • You can use butterflied chicken breasts, although I do highly recommend using chicken thighs in this recipe for the juiciest results.
    • You can vary the fat you use for frying. I tend to use ghee, but olive oil is delicious too.
    • When adding the mushrooms, you can also add about half a cup of chopped yellow onions.
    • Garlic slices are just as good as minced garlic. It's just that I'm lazy so I tend to use jarred minced garlic.
    • Instead of dried thyme, you could use dried oregano. Both are excellent, although thyme is definitely my favorite.

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    NUTRITION PER SERVING

    Serving: 0.25recipe | Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 760mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g
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    Vered Deleeuw Vered DeLeeuw, LL.M., CNC, has been following a low-carb real-food diet and blogging about it since 2011. She's a Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), has taken courses at the Harvard School of Public Health, and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets, including Healthline, HuffPost, Today, Women's Health, Shape, and Country Living. Click to learn more about Vered.

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