Go Back Email Link
+ servings
Mushroom and Onion Chicken Thighs

Mushroom and Onion Chicken Thighs

This mushroom and onion chicken is as delicious and mouth watering as it looks.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cast Iron Chicken, Chicken Thighs
Servings: 6 servings
Calories:
Author: Love of Yum Team

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs with the skin
  • 1 pack Portobello mushrooms - whole, quartered (8oz)
  • 1 medium onion , cut in ½ and sliced 
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • ½ tbsp Italian seasoning 
  • 1 tsp paprika 
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder 
  • 2 tbsp butter (1tbsp. for chicken and 1 tbsp. for mushrooms)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Kosher salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
  • Rinse chicken thighs. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towel and place in a large bowl.
  • Season chicken thighs with cumin, Italian seasonings, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a cast iron skillet (10-inch) over medium heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for approximately 5 minutes. Then flip chicken and add sliced onions under each thigh (skin side up). Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes then place the cast iron skillet in the oven and bake for 30-40 mins until chicken reaches an internal temperature at 165°F.
  • Add butter and a pinch of salt in a medium size skillet over medium heat. Once butter has melted add mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms to the chicken, top with parsley and serve. Enjoy
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!