Description
Whipping up one pan diced chicken and mushrooms takes less than 30 minutes and delivers serious flavor without complicated techniques. Packed with protein and savory mushroom goodness, this quick dinner solution helps your family enjoy a delicious meal in a flash.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 ounces fresh mushrooms
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Grab your diced chicken and thoroughly pat it dry with paper towels. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper evenly across the 1.5 pounds of chicken cubes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 400°F. Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes without moving, until golden edges appear.
- Transfer partially cooked chicken to a clean plate. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet. Spread 16 ounces of quartered mushrooms in a single layer and cook undisturbed at 375°F for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir mushrooms and continue cooking at 375°F for another 2 minutes until they turn golden brown. Lower heat to medium and add 1 diced medium onion, cooking for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Toss in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika. Stir constantly for 45 seconds to prevent burning.
- Pour ¼ cup chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Return chicken to the pan with its accumulated juices.
- Simmer everything together for 2-3 minutes at 350°F until chicken is completely cooked through. Drop 2 tablespoons butter into the pan and swirl until melted.
- Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley across the top. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve with optional lemon wedges.
Notes
- Moisture is key for tender chicken, so pat the meat completely dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden sear.
- Mushroom success depends on not overcrowding the pan, which prevents proper browning and creates steaming instead of caramelization.
- Fresh herbs make a significant difference, so use them when possible and chop just before adding to maximize flavor intensity.
- For a low-carb version, swap chicken broth with bone broth and serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a lighter meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg