Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

This chicken with creamy mushroom sauce is a comforting blend of tender meat, earthy mushrooms, and delicious spinach enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce. The recipe brings together simple ingredients like chicken, mushrooms, spinach, garlic, and sour cream sauce to create a satisfying meal that feels both hearty and elegant.

The recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or a side of steamed vegetables. Whether you’re cooking for family or friends, this flavorful recipe is sure to become a favorite at the table.

I love chicken dishes and nothing beats the taste of a dish that adds mushrooms, spinach, and an outstanding creamy sauce.

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Helpful tips

• I prefer chicken thighs, but you can use chicken breasts instead.
• The chicken thighs I bought were on the bigger size so I had to bake them for 35 – 40 minutes. If your chicken thighs are smaller, check the internal temperature at 30 minutes. The temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
• I recommend cremini, baby Bella, or a mix of mushrooms for a deeper, earthy flavor, though button mushrooms work well too.
• If you don’t have a big skillet or sauté pan, cook mushrooms in batches if necessary to avoid steaming them. This ensures they brown nicely and develop more flavor.
• I use a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc. You can also use Pinot Grigio if you prefer, but I find Chardonnay too sweet for this dish.
• I made a thick sauce for the chicken for two reasons: I like to use a thicker version of my sour cream sauce and since there are only two of us, we would have leftovers so I wanted the option of thinning the sauce out when reheating the dish. I usually add around 1/8 or 1/4 cup of broth when reheating.
• If this sauce looks too thick for you, consider thinning it out. Use an extra 1/2 cup of chicken broth when making the sauce.
• The sauce thickens as it cools, so serve the dish hot and fresh for the best texture and flavor.
• Add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for extra aroma, or stir in a little Parmesan for added depth.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. This dish doesn’t freeze well, only because the sauce may separate.

How to make chicken in creamy mushroom sauce

Pre-step

Get a baking dish and preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step one

Gather the ingredients – chicken thighs, mushrooms, baby spinach, tarragon, salt, and pepper.

Step two

Dribble a little olive oil in the bottom of the baking dish. Lay the chicken in the dish, sprinkle tarragon, salt, and pepper on top. (A)

Step three

Dribble some more oil on the chicken. Bake for 30 – 40 minutes depending on the size of the thighs you bought. Check the internal temperature – it should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit. (B)

Step four

As the chicken is cooking, heat a large skillet or sauté pan on medium-high heat. Once that heats up, add extra virgin olive oil. Once that comes to a shimmer, add the sliced mushrooms. (C)

Step five

Sauté the mushrooms for 5 minutes. (D)

Step six

Roughly chop the baby spinach and add it to the mushrooms. Cook for another minute until it wilts. Take off the heat. (E)

Step seven

Heat a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add the butter and melt it but do not let it brown. (F)

Step eight

Add the flour and whisk until it thickens somewhat and becomes a roux. (G)

Step Nine

Add chicken broth, dry white wine, cognac, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. (H)

Step ten

Stir the ingredients together, it should thicken. (I)

Step eleven

This is important, remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes before adding the sour cream. (J) You do this so the sauce doesn’t curdle.

Step twelve

Stir in the sour cream. (K) Place the pan back on the stove and turn the heat on low. Add tarragon, cumin, sage, and shredded cheddar cheese. (L)

Step thirteen

Stir as the cheese melts. (M) Add the sauce to the pan with the mushrooms and spinach. (N)

Add the chicken to the sauce and spoon the sauce on top.

All that’s left is to serve it.

Look at how moist the chicken comes out.

I hope you enjoyed this chicken with creamy mushroom sauce recipe! It’s the perfect weeknight dinner.

Other chicken recipes

• Air fryer chicken breasts
• Tacos
• Wings
• Divan
• Marengo
• Cacciatore

And as always, may all your dishes be delish!

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