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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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Estimating…
Main courseAmericanChickenPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less
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

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite sized pieces)
  • Ingredient noteSource seasoning: salt and pepper to taste
  • Ingredient noteSource seasoning: salt and pepper to taste
  • Ingredient noteSource: 12 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 4 tablespoons butter (divided use)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

How to make it

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Make room for Garlic Butter Chicken and Mushrooms

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.

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