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Heartwarming Chicken and Mushroom Skillet for a Slow Family Dinner

Best Cozy Chicken Mushroom Skillet Easy Slow Family Dinner

Cozy chicken mushroom skillet brings heartwarming comfort to your slow family dinner. Try this comforting one-pan meal tonight. Discover easy weeknight perfe...
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Food Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb chicken pieces
  • 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup baby potatoes, halved
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Method
 

  1. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, season chicken pieces with salt and paprika, then sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and set aside—it doesn't need to be fully cooked yet.
  2. In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter and sauté the diced onion for 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  3. Add your sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until they release their moisture and begin browning. This step builds the umami foundation that makes this chicken mushroom skillet truly special.
  4. Return the seared chicken to the skillet along with baby potatoes, sliced carrots, and the bay leaf. Pour in 2 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender and chicken is nearly cooked through.
  5. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard. Whisk cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to create a slurry, then stir it into the cozy chicken mushroom skillet for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens beautifully and coats a spoon.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Simmer for 5 more minutes to marry all flavors, then remove the bay leaf and serve immediately while the sauce is silky and warm.