Description
Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms is a delightful weeknight dinner that seamlessly combines tender chicken thighs with savory mushrooms in a rich, buttery balsamic sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy families seeking comfort food without sacrificing flavor. The sweet and tangy sauce elevates the chicken and mushrooms, making every bite satisfying. With its ease of preparation and versatility, you can easily swap out ingredients based on your pantry or personal preferences. Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a quick meal after a long day, this Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 8 oz. mushrooms
- 4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp butter
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and thyme to create the sauce.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken thighs for about 8 minutes per side until browned and cooked through; then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced mushrooms until tender (about 5–7 minutes).
- Pour the balsamic sauce into the skillet with mushrooms; simmer for about 5 minutes until reduced by half.
- Stir in butter until melted, then return chicken to the skillet to coat with sauce.
- Serve hot with pan sauce drizzled over chicken and mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with mushrooms (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg