Description
This Chicken and Mushrooms in Creamy Dill Sauce is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs and sautéed mushrooms simmered in a rich sour cream and fresh dill sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this recipe combines simple ingredients with an elegant creamy sauce that pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or polenta.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 ounces white mushrooms, halved (or use cremini or your preferred variety)
Sauce
- ½ cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the cubed chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté Aromatics and Mushrooms: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the chicken. Cook until the onion becomes soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Then add the halved mushrooms and continue cooking until they turn golden brown and release their moisture, about 5 more minutes.
- Add Liquids and Herbs: Pour in the white wine and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil to reduce slightly. Stir in the chopped fresh dill and sour cream to create a creamy sauce. Add the unsalted butter and stir until melted and well combined.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour with a few tablespoons of the hot broth from the skillet to make a smooth slurry. Pour this slurry back into the skillet and stir continuously. Let the sauce simmer gently for 5 minutes until it thickens to desired consistency. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Garnish with additional fresh dill if desired. Serve the creamy chicken and mushrooms over your choice of mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or polenta for a complete meal.
Notes
- Using bone-in chicken thighs will add more flavor but increase cook time.
- Dry white wine helps to deglaze the pan and adds acidity; you can substitute with extra chicken broth if avoiding alcohol.
- For a lighter option, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt but add it off heat to avoid curdling.
- Fresh dill is key to authentic flavor; dried dill can be used but reduce amount as it’s more concentrated.
- This dish pairs well with simple sides like mashed potatoes, steamed rice, buttered noodles, or creamy polenta.
