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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Chicken Thighs

    Easy Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs

    Published: Dec 10, 2020 ยท Modified: Aug 13, 2023 by Adrianne

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    Chicken thighs in a white bowl with spinach and brown rice. There is text written between 2 images.
    Chicken thighs in a white bowl with spinach and brown rice. There is text written between 2 images.

    Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs smothered in a lip smacking easy sauce! Winner Winner Chicken Dinner meets one pan mushroom chicken where we do not hold back on the cream! These quick and easy chicken thighs with mushroom sauce make the perfect dinner any night of the week.

    Spoon pouring cream sauce over chicken thighs in white skillet.
    Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs

    Recipes like the Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs, Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs and Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs are all about chicken thighs recipes.

    The Air Fryer Roast Chicken, Chicken Kabobs In Oven and Chicken Sausage Rolls are loved by everyone in the family!

    Jump to:
    • ๐Ÿค Recipe Highlights
    • ๐Ÿฅ— Ingredients
    • ๐Ÿณ Instructions
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ How to Make Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs
    • ๐Ÿฝ Serving Suggestions
    • ๐Ÿ‘ How to Guide
    • ๐Ÿ˜‰ Substitutions and Variations
    • ๐Ÿ’ก Tasty Tips
    • ๐Ÿค“ Frequently Asked Questions
    • ๐Ÿ˜ More Easy Dinner Recipes
    • ๐Ÿ“– Recipe
    Chicken thighs with mushroom sauce in white skillet with chopped parsley on top.
    Chicken Thighs With Mushroom Sauce

    ๐Ÿค Recipe Highlights

    I have summarised everything that you will come to know and love (LOVE โค) about the recipe in the points below:

    • Family friendly: this is a recipe that the whole family can enjoy together. There is no flavors that are too intense and there is no heat or spice in the recipe.
    • Budget friendly: this is a cost effective recipe that won't break the bank.
    • Simple ingredients: you will be able to get everything you need to make the recipe from the local grocery store.
    • Taste and texture: there is the succulent, juicy chicken and the smooth creamy sauce. The mushrooms add high notes of texture and the thyme can be tasted within the sauce ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘Œ.
    • Versatile: I will show you a serving suggestion for the dish and then I will also offer different ideas that you can use to switch it up and use different pairings when it suits you.

    ๐Ÿฅ— Ingredients

    The photo below is to show you everything you need to make the recipe. Please refer to the printable recipe card for specific ingredient measurements as well as detailed instructions.

    Ingredients for chicken thighs on marble background with text labels.
    Ingredients for creamy mushroom chicken thighs

    As you can see the recipe calls for:

    • Olive oil: we use olive oil on the stove initially to brown the chicken thighs.
    • Salt and pepper: we use a little salt and black pepper to season the chicken.
    • Thyme: a handy dried herb to have in the cupboard and one that works especially well with mushrooms.
    • Parsley: this adds a pop or 2 of colour to the recipe. Grab some and give it a chop with kitchen scissors and you will be good to sprinkle it over the top.
    • White wine: I use a pinot gris and it is a pretty cheap one ($10 per bottle). No need for anything fancy! A dry crisp wine is what you want, not a super sweet one.
    • Mushrooms: button mushrooms are ideal as they are such a great size! I cut some in half, slice some fully and keep some whole as it offers a variety of textures in the recipe.
    • Cream: heavy cream is what we need, not dollop or whipped cream. This is the key ingredient for the sauce.
    • Chicken thighs: we need skinless, boneless chicken thighs for the recipe. You will likely be able to get them either from the meat section or the deli. Sometimes the ones in the meat section don't have a clear label about whether they have bones in them or not. Something to keep in mind when on the look out.

    Tasty Tip: I like to provide you with a number of substitutions and variations giving you an array of options when making my recipes. If in doubt of any of the above ingredients, or wanting alternatives, read this section (further below) before jumping into the instructions on how to make the recipe which are coming next ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ‘Œ.

    ๐Ÿณ Instructions

    Here are the step by step instructions to make the recipe. We start by browning the chicken in the skillet.

    Instructions for making chicken thighs in a skillet on marble background with text labels 1 to 4.
    Step by step instructions 1 to 4
    • Add olive oil, chicken thighs, salt, pepper and thyme (Photo 1)
    • Cook the mushrooms (Photo 2)
    • Add the white wine (Photo 3)
    • Pour in the cream (Photo 4)

    ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ How to Make Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs

    To start the recipe, place a large frying pan or skillet on the stove and turn the heat to high. Add the olive oil and chicken thighs. Then season both sides of the chicken with the salt, pepper and thyme.

    Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes each side. Then use kitchen tongs to remove it and place it in a paper towel lined bowl. The chicken will not be fully cooked yet, but will finish cooking in the sauce a little bit further along in the recipe.

    Next add the mushrooms to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes. You can use a wooden spoon to stir and move them around in the pan during this time.

    Once the mushrooms are cooked, use a slotted spoon and lift them up and out of the pan.

    Next we begin to make the creamy sauce. Pour the white wine into the pan, followed by the cream and stir to combine. Allow the sauce to come to the boil and then turn the heat down to medium - low. For an even thicker sauce scoop out 2 tablespoons of the cream sauce, add 2 tablespoons of plain flour to it then add this combination (slurry) back to the pan and stir to combine.

    Step 5 for making chicken thighs on marble background with text label.
    Step 5
    • Stir to combine the sauce ingredients (Photo 5)

    Next, add the mushrooms back to the pan like you see being done in the photo below.

    Mushrooms and cream sauce in white skillet with text label.
    Step 6
    • Add the mushrooms (Photo 6)

    Once you have combined the sauce, you can add the mushrooms back to the pan.

    After that step, you will take the kitchen tongs and place the browned chicken back into the pan also.

    Chicken thighs with cream sauce in white skillet.
    Step 7
    • Add the chicken back to the pan (Photo 7)

    Once you have added the chicken back to the pan, it needs to cook through. This will take around 10 minutes.

    Once done you are ready to serve the dish and I offer you some suggestions on how to do so below ๐Ÿ˜.

    ๐Ÿฝ Serving Suggestions

    You might like to have a carb on the side of this dish and rice is a quick, handy option. Both white rice and brown rice will work and you can use jasmine or basmati rice as options.

    Chicken thighs with spinach and brown rice in grey bowl.
    Creamy Chicken Thighs And Rice

    I also like to add another vegetable so pop some spinach leaves on the plate. These are super handy as they require no cooking and therefore no time involved in their prep.

    For other salad ideas you can try the Fresh Herb Salad, Italian Bread Salad or the Tomato Mozzarella Salad.

    For breads try the Garlic Ciabatta, Turkish Garlic Bread or the Garlic Pizza Bread.

    Chicken with mushroom sauce, rice and spinach in grey bowl.
    Chicken Thighs With Mushroom Sauce

    ๐Ÿ‘ How to Guide

    How to Store

    Store leftovers in a sealed, airtight container in the fridge. They can be kept for 2-3 days and need to be reheated before being consumed.

    How to Freeze

    Creamy sauces can have mixed results when being frozen and thawed. For that recipe I don't recommend freezing leftovers of the dish.

    However, for convenience, you can purchase raw chicken thighs and freeze them. Then defrost and allow to thaw when you want to make the recipe.

    How to Reheat

    The microwave is the quickest and easiest method to reheat leftovers.

    Simply pop them in a bowl or container with cling wrap or lid and reheat on high for 2-3 minutes until warmed through.

    ๐Ÿ˜‰ Substitutions and Variations

    Here are my sub ins and outs that you might be thinking about as you read the post and I will tell you if I think they will work or why they won't:

    • You can purchase sliced mushrooms if you wish to as then there is no chopping involved!
    • Or use a different type of mushroom for example swiss brown mushrooms or sliced portobello mushrooms.
    • You can use dried oregano or dried parsley in place of the thyme if you wish too.
    • If you want to use chicken breast instead of chicken thighs you can. Add about an extra 10 minutes of cook time.
    • If you want to make the sauce thicker, you can make a slurry. To do this, scoop out 2 tablespoons of the cream sauce, add 2 tablespoons of plain flour to it, stir and then whisk it in before adding the chicken and mushrooms back to the pan.
    • You can use chicken stock (chicken broth) in place of the white wine (equivalent amount) if you wish to.

    ๐Ÿ’ก Tasty Tips

    Here are my top tips and tricks that I want to share with you so that you master the recipe from the get go:

    • Use a pair of kitchen tongs to handle the chicken. We move it around a little bit and these will come in handy!
    • Ensure that the pan is well seasoned with oil so that the chicken doesn't stick. You can also use a non stick pan.
    • In the beginning we are browning the chicken in the pan, but not fully cooking it. It gets finished cooking in the sauce once we have combined all of the ingredients.

    ๐Ÿค“ Frequently Asked Questions

    Are chicken thighs better than chicken breast?

    Chicken thighs and chicken breast are different cuts of chicken meat. Chicken thighs tender to be more succulent and juicy than chicken breast, yet both are excellent to use in a wide variety of recipes.

    Can we eat mushroom and chicken together?

    Mushroom and chicken is an excellent pairing of ingredients with versatile flavors and textures.

    What to have with chicken thighs?

    Chicken thighs can be paired with garlic bread, salad, pasta, potato salad, fries and onion rings.

    ๐Ÿ˜ More Easy Dinner Recipes

    If we did a chicken dinner every night of the week we would get a little bored with it! For some variety, we can switch the proteins, cook times and methods making it Winner Winner Easy Dinner every night of the week ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ‘.

    Here are some more ideas for you to try:

    • Chicken Ribs (Oven Baked then Grilled)
    • Beef Ribs
    • Marinated Chicken Thighs
    • Panko Pork Chops
    • Beef Osso Bucco
    • Chicken Yaki Udon
    • Slow Cooker Pulled Lamb

    Its time to get our chicken and mushrooms on my friend! You can also find all of my dinner recipes in the one spot.

    Adrianne

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    ๐Ÿ“– Recipe

    Mushroom thighs with a cream sauce in grey bowl with brown rice and spinach.

    Easy Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs Recipe

    Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs smothered in a lip smacking easy sauce! Winner Winner Chicken Dinner meets one pan mushroom chicken where we do not hold back on the cream!ย 
    4.34 from 6 votes
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 5
    Calories: 672kcal
    Author: Adrianne
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    Ingredients

    • 4 chicken thighs skinless, boneless, Note 1
    • ยผ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ยผ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Note 2
    • 2 cups mushrooms some sliced, some chopped in half, some whole, Note 3

    Sauce

    • 1 cup/250ml white wine Note 4
    • 2 cups/500ml cream Note 5
    • 2 tbs plain flour optional, Note 6

    Garnish (optional):

    • parsley finely chopped, Note 7
    • black pepper
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Chicken thighs: place a large frying pan on the stove and turn the heat to high. Add the olive oil and chicken thighs then season both sides with salt, pepper and thyme. Brown the chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes per side then use tongs to transfer them to a paper towel lined bowl.
    • Mushrooms: without cleaning or rinsing the bowl that the chicken was browned in add the mushrooms and cook for 3- 4 minutes. Once cooked use a slotted spoon and lift them up and out of the pan.
    • Sauce: pour the white wine and cream into the pan and stir to combine. Bring to the boil then reduce heat to medium-low.
    • Chicken and mushrooms: add the mushrooms followed by the chicken back to the pan and allow to cook for a further 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
    • To serve: garnish the chicken with black pepper and chopped parsley. Portion into bowls with rice and baby spinach leaves.

    Notes

    • Note 1 -ย Chicken thighs: we need skinless, boneless chicken thighs for the recipe. You will likely be able to get them either from the meat section or the deli. Sometimes the ones in the meat section don't have a clear label about whether they have bones in them or not. Something to keep in mind.
    • Note 2 - Dried thyme: a handy dried herb to have in the cupboard and one that works especially well with mushrooms.
    • Note 3 - Mushrooms: button mushrooms are ideal as they are such a great size! I cut some in half, slice some fully and keep some whole as it offers a variety of textures in the recipe.
    • Note 4 - White wine: I use a pinot gris and it is a pretty cheap one ($10 per bottle). No need for anything fancy! A dry crisp wine is what you want, not a super sweet one.
    • Note 5 - Cream: heavy cream is what we need, not dollop or whipped cream. This is the key ingredient for the sauce.
    • Note 6 - Slurry: a slurry is what we use to make a cream sauce thicker. Taste the sauce at this stage and if you want to make the sauce have a thicker consistency scoop out 2 tbs of it, add 2 tbs of flour to a glass with the sauce and whisk together. Then add this back to he pan and stir to combine. This should be done before adding the mushrooms and chicken back to the pan as it is easiest to get the sauce right as there is nothing getting in the way of stirring it together.ย 
    • Note 6 - Parsley: this adds a pop or 2 of colour to the recipe. Grab some and give it a chop with kitchen scissors and you will be good to sprinkle it over the top.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 672kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Cholesterol: 276mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1867IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Western
    Keyword chicken thighs with mushroom sauce, creamy mushroom chicken thighs
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    Recipe initially published in December 2020. Updated in August 2023. Minor recipe modifications to make it even better ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ‘. If you want the original recipe, please give me a shout. 

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    Comments

    1. Kristin says

      December 10, 2020 at 12:19 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my heavens, this looks so delicious. We have chicken a lot so I'm always looking for great recipes. And we love mushrooms too so this is perfect. Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
    2. Jessica Formicola says

      December 10, 2020 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      I love how creamy and delicious this chicken looks! I can't wait to make it for dinner soon!

      Reply
    3. Bob Williams says

      July 05, 2021 at 8:55 pm

      1 star
      Would be really helpful if the ingredient list was complete and listed a minor ingredient like MUSHROOMS! Also limited input on how much of certain ingredients like butter to use for those of us rookie cooks

      Reply
      • Adrianne says

        July 06, 2021 at 8:12 pm

        Hi Bob, thanks for taking the time to comment. I didn't realise that I had left out the quantity of mushrooms (2 cups), cheers for bringing it to my attention so I can update the recipe for readers. The butter is 50 grams. I don't think one star is fair for tiny mistakes, as I am just like you, a home chef that loves to cook, but my rookie days have past. Again, I am glad that you let me know, I will update now. Hope you enjoy the recipe, its a good one, I admit. Also hope that you come back again and try another one, there are plenty to choose, give me a shout if there is a typo and I will get onto it. Cheers and happy cooking!

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