Skillet Mushroom Chicken Thighs
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(118)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 5 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, diced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
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Preparation
Step 1
Season chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Dredge chicken in 4 tablespoons flour until evenly coated.
Step 2
Heat canola oil and butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side; set aside. Reduce heat to medium low.
Step 3
Add garlic, shallot and mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and browned, about 4 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 4
Whisk in remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
Step 5
Gradually whisk in chicken stock and thyme. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
Step 6
Stir in parsley; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Return chicken to the skillet.
Step 7
Serve immediately.
Step 8
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Chef's notes
Chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs, but thighs have more dark meat and a higher fat content, which yields juicier, more flavorful chicken.
You can substitute cremini mushrooms with portobello, oyster, shiitake, and/or white button mushrooms.
Dried herbs can be used instead of fresh herbs, but they are more potent. Use 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs to 1 teaspoon of dried herbs.
Suggested sides include garlic parmesan roasted potatoes, crispy roasted herb potatoes, or baked garlic herb potato wedges.
