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A skillet with chicken and beans in a flavorful onion sauce.
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Skillet Chicken with Mushroom and Onion Sauce

Skillet Chicken with Mushroom and Onion Sauce- a quick and easy one pot skillet dinner perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something fresh and comforting.
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Paleo
Calories: 1428kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or ghee
  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • 1 onion
  • 12-15 cremini mushrooms or 12oz any mushrooms you have on hand
  • 1 cup chicken stock or wine
  • 5 cloves garlic diced
  • 2-5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a heavy skillet, heat ghee or olive oil on medium until shimmery.
  • Add chicken to skillet and brown (we're just getting a nice sear here- not cook the chicken through).
  • Remove chicken, set aside on a plate with a paper towel.
  • Add onion to pan, cook until slightly browned.
  • Add mushrooms to pan and continue cooking until they are slightly browned.
  • Add garlic, thyme, stir to incorporate.
  • Add chicken stock and add chicken back to pan.
  • Cook, uncovered, until sauce has thickened and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 175 degrees.
  • Remove from stove and let the chicken rest and carryover cook to 180 degrees, about 5 minutes.
  • Plate and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 1428kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 98g | Fat: 99g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 347mg | Sodium: 682mg | Potassium: 2405mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 6mg