Ingredients
- Chicken:
- 600g / 1.2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (4–5 pieces) (or chicken breast or tenderloin)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Gravy:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 300g / 10 oz mushrooms, sliced (not too thin)
- 40g / 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour (or 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water for a gluten-free option)
- 2 cups / 500 ml beef broth (salt-reduced)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2/3 cup (150g) sour cream (or yogurt)
- Serving:
- 250–300g / 8-10 oz pasta or egg noodles of your choice
- Chopped parsley or chives, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sprinkle the chicken thighs with garlic powder, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken thighs in the skillet, smooth side down, and press lightly with a spatula. Cook for 4 minutes until golden, then flip and press lightly again. Cook for another 2 minutes, then remove the chicken and set it aside on a plate.
- Increase the heat to medium-high. Add butter to the skillet and let it melt. Add the chopped onion and cook for 1 minute, then add the sliced mushrooms. Cook until the mushrooms are golden and scrape any golden bits off the bottom of the pan (this adds great flavor!).
- Add the flour to the mushrooms and onions, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- Gradually add half of the beef broth, stirring until fully incorporated. Then add the remaining broth and stir to combine.
- Stir in the sour cream and Dijon mustard. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Once the sauce thickens to the consistency of pouring cream (about 3 minutes), adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the cooked chicken (and any juices from the plate) to the skillet. Simmer for 1 minute, then remove from the heat.
- Serve the chicken and gravy over pasta or egg noodles, garnished with parsley or chives if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use cornstarch instead of flour to thicken the gravy.
- Feel free to use chicken breast or tenderloin instead of thighs if you prefer leaner meat.
- Adjust the amount of Dijon mustard to your taste, adding more for a tangier flavor.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (excluding noodles)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
