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Chicken and Mushrooms in Creamy Dill Sauce

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by: Joanna Cismaru
09.25.19
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Chicken and Mushrooms in Creamy Dill Sauce – if you’re looking for a quick yet mouthwatering dish loaded with chicken, mushrooms in a smooth and rich creamy dill sauce, look no further! This dish is quick, easy and comes together in just 30 minutes!

overhead of a skillet full of mushrooms and chicken in a creamy sauce topped with fresh dill

This dish is similar to a dish my mom makes all the time, and one that’s always been a favorite of mine since I can remember. The dill was and always has been a crucial ingredient and I think that is probably my favorite part about this dish, the dill. I’m a huge fan of dill, it has to be the smell. The more dill you put in this dish the better it is, at least in my opinion.

If you’re not much of a mushroom fan, turn back now because this dish is all about  the mushrooms and the dill. We’re cooking them till they’re perfectly tender, soaked up in all that flavorful, creamy sauce. The entire dish is studded with perfectly tender, perfectly juicy chicken, swimming in a sauce that you’ll want to spoon over some fluffy rice once all is said and done.

My mom would usually serve this over some polenta or pasta, and I have to say that serving this over polenta is my favorite way to eat it. But that’s the beauty of this dish, is that you can literally serve it with anything. Rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, polenta, or you could even skip all that and just eat it with some fresh crusty bread that you can use to dip into this flavorful creamy dill sauce, because that my friends, is worth millions!

These mushrooms ALMOST make me want to become a vegetarian. ALMOST! I still love my meat, which is why I added some perfectly tender chicken to this dish, but these Mushrooms in Creamy Dill Sauce are what mushroom dreams are made of. Let’s get into it shall we? You’ll be drooling over these soon I promise.

overhead of mushrooms and chicken with a creamy sauce over rice with a fork

Ingredients

  • Mushrooms – I used white button today but if you have another delectable savory kind on hand feel free to substitute!
  • Butter & Olive oil – When browning these mushrooms I like to saute them with both butter and EVOO. It’s the key to achieving brown butter flavor with no burnt bitter butter.
  • Chicken – I used thighs today cubed up, feel free to sub chicken breast instead.
  • Garlic – Use as much or little as you like.
  • Salt & Pepper – Just to taste.
  • Sour cream – This ingredient will add tang and creaminess to our dish, you can substitute it with a nice thick Greek Yogurt.
  • Broth – Low sodium chicken broth if you please, it’ll control the salt content of our dish.
  • Dill – Sprinkle it ideally fresh into your dish and as a garnish over top, if using dried just keep in mind that 1 teaspoon dried equals 1 tablespoon fresh.
  • Onion – Something that cooks down well like white or yellow.
  • Wine – We want a drier white wine like sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio.
a skillet with a creamy sauce filled with mushrooms and chicken with a big bowl of rice in the background

How To Make Chicken and Mushrooms in Creamy Dill Sauce

  1. Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Generously season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and cook for about 5 minutes, until no longer pink.
  2. Saute the mushrooms: Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 more minutes until the onion is soft. Add the mushrooms and continue cooking for about 5 to 7 minutes until the mushrooms soften and are golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  3. Create the sauce: Stir in the white wine and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Add the the dill and sour cream and stir to combine. Add the butter to skillet and stir it in to melt. In a small bowl whisk the flour with a couple ladles of the broth from the skillet.
  4. Finish the dish: Pour this mixture back into the skillet, stir well and let it simmer for another 5 minutes minutes. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with additional dill if preferred. Serve over cooked rice, pasta, mashed potatoes or creamy polenta.

What Else Can I Use In This Dish?

Instead of chicken thighs

You can use chicken breast, or drumsticks if you prefer. This recipe will work for any type of cubed protein you like, or can be made vegetarian by using extra mushrooms.

Other kinds of mushrooms

I used white mushrooms in this dish, but you can use whichever type you like best. Hardier varieties like cremini work best.

Instead of sour cream

I know some of you will probably wonder if you can use yogurt instead of sour cream here to make it a tad bit healthier and the answer if yes, of course. I usually always use sour cream though, and that’s simply because for as long as I’ve been making this dish, and my mom, it’s always always been sour cream. Whatever you decide to use doesn’t matter, as long as you like it. If you wonder why I make this dish the way I do, the answer is simply because that’s how my mom made it.

What Can I Serve With This Chicken Dish?

If you want some carbs to bulk up this meal and soak up all that delicious sauce, I have a few suggestions.

  • Traditionally this meal is served with an extra dollop of sour cream and some good crusty bread.
  • Some soft dinner rolls.
  • Spooned over Mashed Potatoes.
  • Served over fluffy white rice to soak up all that delicious sauce.
  • Some good polenta.
a plate of rice topped with mushrooms and chicken in a creamy sauce

Storing Leftovers

This dish will store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 – 4 days. These mushrooms will also store for 4 – 6 months in the freezer.

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Chicken and Mushrooms in Creamy Dill Sauce

4.63 from 85 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 30 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 4
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Chicken and Mushrooms in Creamy Dill Sauce – if you're looking for a quick yet mouthwatering dish loaded with chicken, mushrooms in a smooth and rich creamy dill sauce, look no further! This dish is quick, easy and comes together in just 30 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp pepper or to taste
  • 1 lb chicken thighs boneless and skinless, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 12 oz white mushrooms cut in half
  • 1/2 cup white wine I used Sauvignon Blanc
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
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Instructions

  • Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Generously season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and cook for about 5 minutes, until no longer pink.
  • Saute the mushrooms: Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 more minutes until the onion is soft. Add the mushrooms and continue cooking for about 5 to 7 minutes until the mushrooms soften and are golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  • Create the sauce: Stir in the white wine and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Add the the dill and sour cream and stir to combine. Add the butter to skillet and stir it in to melt. In a small bowl whisk the flour with a couple ladles of the broth from the skillet.
  • Finish the dish: Pour this mixture back into the skillet, stir well and let it simmer for another 5 minutes minutes. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with additional dill if preferred. Serve over cooked rice, pasta, mashed potatoes or creamy polenta.

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Recipe Notes

  1. You can use chicken breast, or drumsticks if you prefer.
  2. This recipe will work for any type of cubed protein you like, or can be made vegetarian by using extra mushrooms.
  3. I used white mushrooms in this dish, but you can use whichever type you like best. Hardier varieties like cremini work best.
  4. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 458kcal (23%)Carbohydrates: 10g (3%)Protein: 23g (46%)Fat: 34g (52%)Saturated Fat: 13g (81%)Cholesterol: 141mg (47%)Sodium: 427mg (19%)Potassium: 656mg (19%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 460IU (9%)Vitamin C: 4mg (5%)Calcium: 52mg (5%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Course:Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine:Romanian
Keyword:30 minutes, chicken, mushrooms
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  1. Aura says

    December 31, 2020 at 6:17 pm

    5 stars
    It was sooooo good! I made it as our New Year’s special dinner, and it was a success! My husband and my son loved it and I received a lot of compliments! Thank you for sharing this recipe, and Happy New Year!

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  2. Jasmine says

    October 7, 2020 at 6:53 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this with ground turkey instead of chicken. My 12 year old son and I love it! Thanks for sharing, next time we will try it meat free <3

    Reply
  3. SDP says

    August 24, 2020 at 3:58 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious! I used a bit more sour cream, more like a cup worth. Served over buttered spaetzle and got raves

    Reply
    • jo says

      August 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm

      So glad to hear it!

      Reply
  4. Chris says

    June 28, 2020 at 7:14 am

    5 stars
    I was looking for a recipe to use up some fresh dill. This was easy and the whole family absolutely loved it. We used it as a crepe filling but I am also looking forward to trying it over rice. Only change I made was to increase the mushrooms to 16 oz. I think this will become a new favorite, Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Fernando Ibarra says

    May 10, 2020 at 1:36 pm

    Great taste but mine came out with a little too much broth

    Reply
  6. Mary Peterson says

    March 28, 2020 at 6:08 pm

    5 stars
    I remember my Mom making a very similar dish but with roasted chicken and the rest as the ‘gravy’ to serve with lovely, light raised dumplings. Thanks for sharing this, Jo.

    PS – I rarely have wine in the house, but I always have white and red cooking wine. It worked well. Also, I used the Asian technique of tossing my cubed meat in the salt, pepper and flour before cooking it. It made a great sauce and I was able to skip adding the flour for thickening, later.

    Reply
  7. John says

    February 26, 2020 at 5:33 pm

    5 stars
    This is the second time making this easy dish and it is dangerously delectable! I am a big fan of dill and this dish is a winner!

    Reply
  8. Tyra McNair says

    February 12, 2020 at 2:54 pm

    5 stars
    I made this recipe today. I make dinner early in the mornings because my son is a diesel mechanic and I send dinner to work with him. This dish is FANTASTIC!!! Also, it was easy to make. I double the recipe to accommodate my family. My fiance just asked when I will be making it again! Thanks Jo I cant wait to make something else!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      January 4, 2021 at 9:41 am

      5 stars
      I just made this recipe and it will be a staple all year long for me!
      I had it with crusty bread and egg noodles and it was even delicious alone. I did add lemon zest at the end to give it a little more zing.
      Thank you Jo for an easy delicious recipe.

      Reply
      • Joanna Cismaru says

        January 4, 2021 at 9:52 am

        My pleasure!

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