Description
Rich cast iron creamy mushroom chicken delivers a comforting French-inspired dinner perfect for weeknight meals. Hearty chicken thighs simmered in a silky mushroom sauce will satisfy you completely.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks (large, skin on)
- 10 oz cremini mushrooms
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup parmesan (grated)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1/2 onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F, preparing for a rich, savory chicken dish with mushroom cream sauce.
- Heat butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, carefully searing chicken drumsticks until golden brown on each side, approximately 2-3 minutes per surface.
- Transfer browned chicken to a temporary plate, maintaining the flavorful skillet residue.
- Sauté onions and mushrooms in the same skillet until they become tender and slightly caramelized, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook briefly, stirring constantly to prevent burning and release aromatic flavors.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, incorporating Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to create a fragrant liquid base.
- Reintroduce chicken drumsticks to the skillet, ensuring they are nestled within the herb-infused mixture.
- Transfer skillet to preheated oven and roast for 30-40 minutes, verifying doneness through clear meat juices and internal temperature.
- Remove chicken from the pan, placing skillet back on stovetop over medium-high heat.
- Whisk cream, parmesan cheese, and mustard into the pan drippings, creating a luxurious, velvety sauce.
- Simmer sauce for approximately 5 minutes, allowing it to reduce and intensify in flavor.
- Drizzle creamy sauce and mushrooms over chicken, garnishing with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.
- Serve immediately, presenting a delectable cast iron mushroom chicken dish.
Notes
- Opt for bone-in chicken drumsticks to enhance flavor and maintain moisture during cooking.
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet to develop a rich, deep flavor profile and create a beautiful golden-brown crust on the chicken.
- Swap cream with coconut milk or Greek yogurt for a lighter, dairy-free alternative that still provides creamy texture.
- Customize the dish by adding fresh thyme or rosemary to the mushroom mixture for an extra layer of aromatic complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg