Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs (LOW CARB) is an easy, one-pan chicken recipe that comes together in minutes.
Juicy, golden-seared chicken thighs are served in a savory garlic-butter mushroom sauce with a touch of herbs — a crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner that’s perfect when time and ingredients are limited. Serve these Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes, or choose lower-carb options like mashed cauliflower or zucchini noodles. For extra indulgence, spoon the sauce over fried rice to soak up every drop.
Chicken Mushroom
This flavor combination is irresistible: garlic butter and mushrooms pair beautifully on their own, and adding golden, juicy chicken thighs elevates the dish into an easy, satisfying meal. Many readers asked for a simplified version of the stuffed-chicken recipe, and this one-pan Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs delivers that same rich flavor with far less fuss.
Boneless Chicken Thigh Recipe
Chicken thighs are recommended because their dark meat complements the natural juices released by the mushrooms. If you prefer, you can substitute skinless, boneless chicken breasts or tenders and follow the same method — this recipe is forgiving and adaptable.
Simple Ingredients
With just a handful of pantry staples you can make one of the tastiest and easiest chicken dinners. After searing the chicken, cook the garlic-butter mushrooms in the same pan, scraping up the flavorful browned bits to enrich the sauce.
Garlic Mushrooms
The simple combination of butter, garlic, and mushrooms spooned over seared chicken is what makes this dish so satisfying.
- Butter — unsalted lets you better control the final seasoning
- Garlic — fresh minced garlic is best, but bottled minced garlic works too
- Mushrooms — brown or white mushrooms, sliced
- Herbs — thyme, rosemary, and parsley work wonderfully; swap for the herbs you prefer
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Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
For The Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, around 6-8 fillets
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
For The Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces brown mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon dried thyme, adjust to your taste
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, adjust to your taste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- salt and pepper, to season if needed
Instructions
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Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and trim any excess fat. In a small bowl, mix the onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, cracked pepper, and paprika. Coat the chicken evenly with the seasoning.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs in batches until browned on each side and cooked through (about 8 minutes per side, depending on thickness). Add the remaining oil for the second batch. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and keep warm.
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Using the same pan, melt the butter and add the sliced mushrooms. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the garlic, parsley, thyme, and rosemary and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the white wine or chicken stock and simmer until reduced by half.
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Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Optional: Add 1/4 cup extra chicken broth for a saucier result.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.