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ooking for a quick dinner that’s rich, creamy, and packed with flavour? This Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Gravycomes together in just 20 minutes using simple everyday ingredients. Tender chicken, savoury mushrooms, and a silky homemade gravy make this an easy comfort meal that’s perfect with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. One bite, and you’ll want to make it again and again!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in about 20 minutes
- Rich, creamy, and full of flavour
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
- Budget-friendly and family-friendly
- High in protein
- Perfect with potatoes, rice, or pasta
- Great for busy weeknight dinners
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The Recipe
Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Gravy | Easy 20-Minute Dinner
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Season the chicken
- Season the chicken with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Brown the chicken
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken until lightly golden.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
Cook the Mushrooms
- In the same pan, cook the onion until softened.
- Stir in the garlic.
- Add the drained mushrooms and cook until lightly browned.
Make the gravy
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce
- Gradually pour in the chicken stock while stirring continuously until smooth.
- Return the chicken to the pan.
- Add the thyme
- Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Whisk the yogurt until smooth.
- Gradually stir a few tablespoons of the hot gravy into the yogurt to temper it.
- Stir the yogurt mixture into the gravy.
- To prevent the yogurt from separating, let it warm gently from the heat of the gravy. Do not allow the gravy to boil after adding the yogurt.
Finish
- Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For the creamiest gravy, use full-fat plain yogurt. It is less likely to separate than low-fat yogurt.
- Whisk the yogurt until smooth, then stir a few tablespoons of the hot gravy into it before adding it to the pan. This helps prevent curdling.
- Once the yogurt has been added, do not let the gravy boil. Let it warm gently over low heat to keep the sauce smooth and creamy.
- Fresh mushrooms can be used instead of canned. Cook them until golden brown for a richer flavour.
- Taste the gravy before adding extra salt, especially if you’re using chicken stock and Worcestershire sauce, as both add saltiness.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently over low heat and avoid boiling.
Why This Step Matters
Tempering the yogurt before adding it to the gravy helps keep the sauce smooth and creamy. If cold yogurt is added directly to a hot gravy, it can separate. Mixing a little hot gravy into the yogurt first gently raises its temperature, giving you a silky finish every time.
Perfect Pairings
This creamy chicken and mushroom gravy pairs beautifully with:
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Steamed white rice
- Buttered egg noodles
- Pasta
- Crusty bread
- Steamed broccoli
- Green beans
- Garden salad
Tips for Success
- Brown the chicken for extra flavour.
- Cook the mushrooms until lightly golden for the best taste.
- Whisk the yogurt until smooth before tempering it.
- Keep the heat low after adding the yogurt.
- Taste before adding extra salt, especially if using Worcestershire sauce.
Storage & Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently over low heat, stirring occasionally. Avoid boiling after reheating to keep the yogurt smooth.
This recipe is not ideal for freezing, as yogurt-based sauces may separate once thawed.
Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 430–480 kcal
- Protein: 38–42 g
- Carbohydrates: 12–15 g
- Fat: 22–26 g
- Fiber: 2–3 g
Before You Go…
Thank you so much for spending a little time cooking with me today! I hope this Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Gravybrings as much comfort to your table as it does to mine.
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