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15 Best Chicken and Mushroom Recipes for an Easy Weeknight Dinner
These two ingredients go a long way!
If you're looking for some new family dinner ideas, you've come to the right place! Here at The Pioneer Woman, we're constantly dreaming up delicious combinations like steak and potato recipes, cheesy baked pasta recipes, and creative new pizza recipes. But one combination we turn to time and time again has proven to be a popular choice: chicken and mushrooms! Whether it's a comforting casserole, a savory mushroom-stuffed chicken breast, or a creamy mushroom sauce served over crispy chicken, these ideas are the perfect blend of earthy mushroom recipes and tender chicken. Plus, many of the dishes are 30-minute meals, so they'll make getting dinner on the table easy!
Looking for a chicken recipe that qualifies as the ultimate comfort food? Try the fun twist on beef stroganoff made with chicken instead! Or give Ree Drummond's chicken marsala a try. It's a classic chicken and mushroom recipe that combines thin cutlets with a rich and savory mushroom sauce. Speaking of Italian dinners, we've also made sure to include plenty of chicken pasta recipes featuring mushrooms, along with a quick twist on chicken cacciatore that's made in the Instant Pot. No matter which recipe you choose, you can't go wrong with the flavorful combination of chicken and mushrooms!
Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore
This traditional Italian dish is made with bone-in chicken thighs and a rich white wine-tomato sauce simmered with onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms. For a quick weeknight twist, the whole thing is made in an Instant Pot!
Get Ree's Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore recipe.
Chicken Marsala
Mushrooms, shallots, and butter make this classic sauce so incredibly dreamy! You'll want to pour it over both the chicken and the pasta!
Get Ree's Chicken Marsala recipe.
French Onion Chicken Casserole
This recipe is a great way to use leftover rotisserie chicken! Paired with cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions, cheese, and baguette slices, it has all the flavors of a French onion soup!
Get Ree's French Onion Chicken Casserole recipe.
Pasta with Mushrooms, Chicken, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
This quick and easy pasta recipe only takes 30 minutes from start to finish. Plus, it's packed with flavorful ingredients like chicken, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and a light cheese sauce.
Get the Pasta with Mushrooms, Chicken, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe.
Chicken Spaghetti
Cream of mushroom soup makes this classic Drummond recipe a comfort food favorite. It's one of the only casserole dishes Ladd will try!
Get Ree's Chicken Spaghetti recipe.
Chicken Scallopine
This might not be an authentic chicken scallopine recipe, but that doesn't mean it isn't delicious! You'll want to drizzle that creamy lemony sauce over everything!
Get Ree's Chicken Scallopine recipe.
Chicken and Mushroom Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed bell peppers are always a hit, including this variation that's filled with chicken, rice, mushrooms, and a creamy mushroom-infused sauce.
Get the Chicken and Mushroom Stuffed Peppers recipe at Foodie Crush.
One-Pan Chicken and Mushroom Orzo
You'll have less mess and less cleanup thanks to this one-pan chicken dinner. That means more time for savoring the herby, rich flavor of this chicken and mushroom recipe.
Get the One-Pan Chicken and Mushroom Orzo recipe at Dude That Cookz.
Stuffed Chicken Breast
Stuffed chicken breast looks fancy enough for date night but it's easy enough for weeknight dinners, too! They're filled with mushrooms, red bell peppers, fresh baby spinach and cheese.
Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms
This chicken and mushroom recipe is bathed in a luscious, velvety sauce, created effortlessly in a fraction of the time thanks to the convenience of the Instant Pot. It's a comforting dinner your family will love.
Get the Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms recipe at The Salty Marshmallow.
Chicken Marengo
Named after the battle of Marengo, a victory for Napoleon, this French chicken recipe is a tasty combination of tomatoes, mushrooms, and wine.
Chicken Stroganoff
You may know Ree's beef stroganoff recipe, this version is great for those who want chicken for dinner! Serve it with egg noodles for a nod to the original dish!
Mushroom and Chicken Quinoa
If you're looking for a lightened-up, healthy dinner that's still packed with protein, this dish is for you! It's loaded with tender chicken, baby bella mushrooms, herbs, and parmesan cheese.
Get the Mushroom and Chicken Quinoa recipe at Well Plated by Erin.
Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms
The mushrooms in this skillet dinner absorb all the flavors of the spices, white wine, shallots, garlic, fresh herbs. So even those who are skeptical about mushrooms will appreciate this dish.
Get the Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms recipe at Butter Be Ready.
Gorgonzola Chicken with Mushrooms and Sage
This recipe is all about the decadence! Smothered in a creamy, cheesy gorgonzola sauce and topped with a variety of umami-rich sautéed mushrooms, it's perfect for special occasions.
Get the Gorgonzola Chicken with Mushrooms and Sage recipe at Feasting at Home.
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