
Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Garlic Butter Chicken and Mushrooms
Garlic Butter Chicken and Mushrooms is made with chicken thighs, mushrooms, and minced garlic.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 10 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Keep the specified layer
Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.
2. Cook in batches as directed
Keep the batch-cooking step when planning the pan space and cooking sequence.
3. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
Get to know the ingredients
boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite sized pieces)
In the method: Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
mushrooms (sliced)
In the method: Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper.
butter (divided use)
In the method: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon olive oilIngredient note
Source: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite sized pieces)Ingredient note
Source seasoning: salt and pepper to tasteIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt and pepper to tasteIngredient note
Source: 12 ounces mushrooms (sliced)Ingredient note
Source: 4 tablespoons butter (divided use)Ingredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon Italian seasoningIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon minced garlicIngredient note
Source: 2 teaspoons lemon juiceIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Stir in the lemon juice and parsley, then serve.
A little more help as you go
Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
Prepare the pan
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and the Italian seasoning, then stir until the butter is melted.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: dinneratthezoo.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.



