Simple Creamy Dill Chicken Recipe
This creamy dill chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken simmered in a rich, tangy dill sauce made with cream, garlic, and mushrooms. It's a quick and easy dish perfect for busy weeknights, offering a comforting and flavorful meal in under 30 minutes. Serve it with rice, pasta, or veggies for a delicious, well-rounded dinner.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 medium chicken thighs bone-in with skin
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms fresh, sliced
- 1 tbsp dill fresh
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp chilli optional
- 1/3 cup half and half or heavy cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with 1 tsp cooking oil, salt, pepper, and set aside for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the rest of the oil in a skillet and sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the butter then mushrooms, sauté until golden brown then add the onions and minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Next add the paprika and chilli (if using) and stir to combine
- Stir in heavy cream, some chopped dill, chicken broth, salt, then stir to combine
- Return the chicken to the pan and let it simmer in the creamy sauce until fully cooked.
- Add in the lemon juice
- Garnish with more fresh dill before serving.
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Notes
Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 706kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 39gFat: 58gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 253mgSodium: 409mgPotassium: 672mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 863IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg
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