This is the most amazing, creamy sauce that you will ever make! The garlic and the mushrooms will make this one pot meal a hit at your Dinner table.
Who doesn’t love a one pot dinner meal recipe???? I know that I do! This recipe is easy and with only a few ingredients that you will find at your local grocery store.
What is in Mushroom Chicken? (scroll down for printable recipe card)
- chicken thighs or chicken breasts
- bowtie noodles or any kind of noodles will work
- mushrooms
- cream of mushroom soup
- onion
- chicken broth
- minced garlic
- all purpose flour or corn starch
- salt
- black pepper
- olive oil
- butter
- diced green onions (optional)
Q&A’s
What other type of chicken can I use for Mushroom Chicken? Any boneless chicken will work in this recipe. For instance, chicken breasts, canned chicken breasts or a rotisserie chicken will work for mushroom chicken.
Can I eat leftover Mushroom Chicken? Yes, mushroom chicken leftovers are delicious. After your leftovers have cooled, place them into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
What kind of pasta is in Mushroom Chicken? Any type of pasta will work in this mushroom chicken recipe. For instance, elbow noodles, pasta shells or even spaghetti noodles would be great. Whatever noodles that you have on hand will work.
Can I use garlic powder instead of minced garlic in Mushroom Chicken? Yes, if you find that you don’t have any mince garlic or fresh garlic, simply sprinkle on some garlic powder and this meal will be delicious.
Can I use canned mushrooms instead of fresh mushrooms? Yes, a can of mushrooms will work perfectly in this recipe.
Can I leave out the pasta? Yes, if you are on a low carb diet or a keto diet, simply leave out the pasta and pour the mushroom chicken over some cauliflower rice or steamed broccoli.
Is Mushroom Chicken keto-friendly? This recipe is not keto friendly, however to make this recipe low carb, simply leave out the pasta and pour the mushroom chicken over some cauliflower rice or steamed broccoli.
What side dish goes with Mushroom Chicken?
- garden salad
- corn on the cob
- baked beans
- green beans
- sweet peas
- asparagus
How do I make Mushroom Chicken?
- Take a large quart pan and place over medium high heat
- Add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter
- Once the oil and butter are hot add the boneless skinless chicken thighs to the pot
- Add salt and black pepper to the chicken thighs
- Cook chicken until it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees and is browned on the outside
- While the chicken thighs are cooking, cook the pasta as directed on the package, rinse and set aside
- Remove the chicken thighs from the pan
- Add diced onions and saute until the onions are translucent and brown
- Pour the chicken broth, minced garlic and cream of mushroom soup into the pot and whisk to combine
- Add flour to thicken the sauce, whisk and simmer for 5 minutes
- Add the sliced mushrooms and simmer for approximately 5 minutes
- Add the cooked chicken thighs and the cooked pasta to the pot
- Combine with a wooden spoon and simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes
- Serve with optional green onions on top
Mushroom Chicken with Bowtie Pasta Sauce
Easy Dinner meal that the entire family will love!
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs
- 16 oz box of bowtie noodles
- 1 package of mushrooms
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 small diced onion
- 24 oz of chicken broth
- 2 Tablespoons of minced garlic
- 1/8 cup of all purpose flour
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4-5 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of butter
Instructions
- Take a large quart pan and place over medium high heat
- Add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter
- Once the oil and butter are hot add the boneless skinless chicken thighs to the pot
- Add salt and black pepper to the chicken thighs
- Cook chicken until it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees and is browned on the outside
- While the chicken thighs are cooking, cook the pasta as directed on the package, rinse and set aside
- Remove the chicken thighs from the pan
- Add diced onions and saute until the onions are translucent and brownPour the chicken broth, minced garlic and cream of mushroom soup into the pot and whisk to combine
- Add flour to thicken the sauce, whisk and simmer for 5 minutes
- Add the sliced mushrooms and simmer for approximately 5 minutes
- Add the cooked chicken thighs and the cooked pasta to the pot
- Combine with a wooden spoon and simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes
- Serve with optional green onions on top
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