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Cozy Fall Skillet Chicken Mushroom | 30-Min Hearty Family Fall Dinner

Easy Cozy Fall Skillet Chicken Mushroom 30 Min Dinner

Cozy fall skillet chicken mushroom is a hearty 30-minute family dinner. Try this easy fall chicken skillet with tender chicken and savory mushrooms. Discover...
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Easy Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken pieces (thighs and breasts)
  • 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium 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
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 bay leaf

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika, then brown for 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add butter and diced onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion softens, then add minced garlic and cook 30 more seconds until fragrant and golden.
  3. Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their liquid and begin to brown. This creates the foundation for your cozy fall skillet chicken mushroom's rich sauce.
  4. Deglaze the pan with dry white wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Add chicken broth, Dijon mustard, bay leaf, fresh thyme, and carrots. Return the browned chicken to the skillet.
  5. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and carrots are tender. Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream until the sauce is silky and cohesive. Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt and pepper as needed.