This Whole30 Herbed Chicken and Mushrooms is loaded with flavor. Juicy chicken thighs with crispy skin, tender mushrooms, garlic, herbs and spices, with a dijon pan sauce. Best of all, it only dirties one pan and can be ready in 30 minutes.
Whole30 Herbed Chicken and Mushrooms
This herbed Whole30 chicken and mushrooms is so tender and juicy. It packs so much flavor that it is hard to believe that it is dairy free and Whole30 compliant. Best of all, it is ready and on the table in just over 30 minutes from start to finish. You’ve got to love any recipe that is inexpensive to prepare and only dirties one pot.
The best whole30 chicken recipe
For this Whole30 chicken recipe, I decided to go with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. I chose chicken thighs over chicken breasts for a few different reasons. Chicken thighs are higher in fat than breasts, making them even more keto friendly. They are less expensive and they cook very quickly. Perhaps my favorite reason is because you just can’t beat that super crispy, perfectly seasoned chicken skin. Mmmmmm, my mouth is watering just thinking about it.
Another reason that I love chicken thighs is that they are great for quick and easy meal prep recipes. I’ve said it before and I will say it again, meal prep and meal planning has been a huge part of my success with a low carb lifestyle. Having something healthy to grab at a moments notice keeps me from reaching for the wrong types of foods.
Recipe Tips and Variations
- Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days:
- Reheating: I recommend reheating this in a skillet or in an air-fryer in order to get the skin nice and crispy again when you reheat. (This is the air fryer that I use and love)
- Chicken: While I used chicken thighs for this Whole30 Herbed Chicken and Mushroom meal, you can also use chicken breasts. (More Keto Chicken Recipes)
- Pork: This recipe is also delicious made with pork chops. (More Keto Pork Recipes)
- Add Onions: What goes better with mushrooms, herbs and garlic than some caramelized onions? (Try my Onion Bacon Jam Recipe)
- Add a splash of vinegar: Deepen the flavor of this dish by adding a splash of balsamic vinegar when you add the chicken stock.
- Add citrus: Add a burst of freshness to this dish by adding a tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest.
- Use fresh herbs: You can substitute fresh herbs by using 3 times the amount. For example, if a recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of dried parsley, you would use 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley.
- Add some cream: If you are not concerned with keeping this dish dairy free, paleo, or whole30 compliant, add ¼ cup of heavy cream during the last 5 minutes of cooking for a nice creamy sauce. You can also use full fat coconut milk for a dairy free option.
- Add more veggies: This is delicious with some spinach and bell peppers added. I also like to serve it over top of this Cauliflower Rice Pilaf.
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Herbed Whole30 Chicken and Mushrooms
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This Whole30 Herbed Chicken and Mushrooms is loaded with flavor. Juicy chicken thighs with crispy skin, tender mushrooms, garlic, herbs and spices, with a dijon pan sauce. Best of all, it only dirties one pan and can be ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Torn fresh parsley or basil, optional as garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt, pepper, 2 teaspoons of the oregano, 2 teaspoons of the dried thyme, and 2 teaspoons of the dried rosemary.
- Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet, skin side down. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the skin is nice and crispy.
- Flip the chicken thighs over to the other side and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked all the way through.
- Transfer the skillet back to the stovetop. Remove the chicken from the pan, set aside, and cover to keep warm.
- To the same skillet, add the mushrooms and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, until they have releases their liquid and are tender.
- Add the garlic, chicken stock, Dijon mustard, and the remaining seasonings and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Plate the chicken and pour the sauce over top. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: I recommend reheating this in an air-fryer or in a skillet so that you can get the skin nice and crispy when you reheat it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Chicken Recipes
- Method: Saute
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 418
- Fat: 29g
- Carbohydrates: 2.5g
- Protein: 53g
Kelly says
Amazing recipe!! The house smells sooo good! Super simple and dinner within 30-35 minutes! The mushrooms were a perfect little addition! I did add a little coconut milk to thicken the sauce and it worked perfectly. This will certainly be in our rotation!
Kathy says
Super delicious! I’ve made this multiple times. I consider myself to be someone who needs a lot of flavor, but I don’t end up using as much seasoning as is listed in this recipe. Regardless it’s always super flavorful and enjoyed by me and my partner!
Lisa says
Family favorite!!!!
Brittany Feitz says
Hot dang!!! The keto world is full of chicken thigh recipes, but this is our new favorite! The sauce! So simple but banging with flavor. Will be put into the regulars. I did use stone ground mustard instead of dijon (because it's what I had on hand).
Barb says
I like to inject my chicken with herbs and some kind of liquid. This could be broth or balsamic vinegar. Really gets the flavor going!
Denise says
Yummmmm! I didn't put it in the oven bc i thought that was a unnecessary step. This was delicious!. I used boneless breasts bc that is what i had on hand. I didn't measure spices, just sprinkled a little bit on each piece. Definitely will save to make again.
february says
My family devoured this! Thanks so much! Keep these amazing recipes coming!
Stacey says
I'm so in love with herbs. Just wondering if I don't fry the chicken with the skillet and put it right to the oven, the time for baking would be 30 minutes, right! Thank you for this amazing recipe!
Christi Gillette says
First recipe I have made of yours Kyndra after drooling over your book! AMAZING recipe. Made the Mushroom sauce in a fresh pan and used it over the vegetarian chicken strips for my vegetarian daughter to eat the same thing we were (the chicken thighs) It was a huge hit with my hubby and vegetarian daughter. Can't wait to try more of the recipes in Craveable Keto.. Keep up the great work!
Tara says
Made this for the first time tonight, and lived it! Will definitely be making it again. Didn’t find chicken thighs with skin, so used boneless skinless thighs. Also, used 1/2-2/3 c broth for a slightly thicker sauce.