Garlic Butter Chicken and Mushrooms
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
290 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Butter Chicken and Mushrooms
Description
This garlic butter chicken recipe features boneless, skinless chicken thigh pieces browned in olive oil before being briefly cooked with sliced mushrooms. The mushrooms add an earthy taste and a tender texture that complements the juicy chicken. Butter and Italian seasoning are added towards the end to create a creamy, aromatic sauce, while garlic provides pungent depth. A splash of lemon juice and fresh parsley finish the dish with brightness and freshness.
The method involves a simple pan-sear technique where the chicken is cooked first to develop a golden crust, then mushrooms are sautéed in the same pan to absorb those flavors. Returning the chicken to the pan with butter and seasonings melds the components into a harmonious sauce coating everything.
This dish works well served alone or with a side like rice or crusty bread to soak up the buttery sauce. The recipe is straightforward enough for an easy weeknight dinner but also offers enough flavor complexity for a satisfying meal. It relies on quality butter and fresh garlic for its simple yet satisfying profile.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb chicken thigh cut into bite sized pieces, boneless, skinless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 12 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter divided use
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a single layer in the pan; you may have to work in batches. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and cover to keep warm.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan. Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and golden brown.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and the Italian seasoning, then stir until the butter is melted.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 206mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 548mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 377IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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