Description

This Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Bake is the ultimate weeknight comfort dish—juicy chicken thighs, golden mushrooms, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce all baked to perfection. It’s rich, cozy, and surprisingly simple to throw together even on your busiest nights.

Ingredients

Scale

1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
1 cup heavy cream, room temperature
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional: 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

Instructions

Sear the Chicken: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken in olive oil for 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate.
Sauté the Veggies: In the same skillet, cook onions and garlic until soft. Add mushrooms and half the thyme; cook 5–6 minutes until mushrooms brown.
Make the Sauce: Lower heat. Stir in cream and Parmesan until melted and smooth. Add cornstarch slurry if desired for a thicker sauce.
Bake: Transfer chicken and sauce to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle remaining thyme on top. Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Rest & Serve: Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving. Pair with grains, salad, or crusty bread.

Notes

Tip: For a Mediterranean twist, stir in spinach or sun-dried tomatoes before baking. Want it keto? Swap onions for leeks and lighten with cream cheese + almond milk.

Prep Time: PT15M
Cook Time: PT25M
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Comfort Food

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 410
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 430mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 130mg

Keywords: creamy chicken bake, mushroom chicken, easy weeknight dinner, one-pan chicken recipe