# Skillet Chicken Thighs with Mushroom Gravy

These simple, saucy one-skillet chicken thighs with a thick and flavorful mushroom gravy are an absolute must-make.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 4 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 lb baby bella mushrooms, sliced thick
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 2 tbsp arrowroot starch (or thickener of choice)
- 1 tsp salt
- pepper
- parsley

## Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for a few minutes.
2. Add 1-2 tbsp of avocado oil to the skillet.
3. Add chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
4. Remove the cooked chicken thighs from the skillet and set aside.
5. Add 2 more tbsp of avocado oil to the skillet.
6. Add sliced mushrooms and diced onions to the skillet, spreading them out as much as possible.
7. Allow mushrooms and onions to cook, stirring infrequently, for about 7 minutes until the onions are softened and the mushrooms are mostly golden.
8. Stir in minced garlic, fresh thyme, and 1 tsp of salt.
9. Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
10. Combine chicken broth and tamari in a glass or bowl.
11. Pour 3/4 of the broth and tamari mixture over the mushrooms, stirring to deglaze any bits stuck to the bottom.
12. Add arrowroot starch to the remaining broth and tamari mixture and whisk until no lumps remain.
13. Pour the starch mixture over the mushrooms and stir to combine.
14. Let the mushroom gravy simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
15. Add the cooked chicken thighs back into the skillet with the gravy.
16. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 10 more minutes.
17. Serve over mashed potatoes, quinoa, or pasta, and garnish with parsley.

## Equipment

- large skillet
- knife
- cutting board
- tongs
- wooden spoon
- whisk

## Tips

- One pan recipes are great for minimal cleanup.
- Do not salt mushrooms and onions initially, as it will make them sweat and steam, preventing them from browning.
- The recipe is perfect for impressing a date or in-laws due to its complex taste with minimal effort.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQsS-ojgD3p/?igsh=MXIxOGk1cnMzdXRieg%3D%3D
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/61b1ff27-65bb-467b-8f8e-68a8c54556ab
- Extracted: 2025-12-02

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