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Creamy chicken thighs with mushrooms and wild rice in skillet, topped with fresh thyme

Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice: An Easy One-Pan Dinner

This easy one-pan dinner features crispy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, sautéed mushrooms, and wild rice, all simmered in a rich, creamy Marsala sauce. Perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 750

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs pieces
  • salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 large shallots finely minced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced (your choice, I used shitake and cremini)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves plus more for garnish
  • ½ cup Marsala wine
  • 1 Tbsp Wondra flour
  • 1 cup chicken or beef broth or stock
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups cooked wild rice
  • fresh thyme leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken thighs, skin-side down first, for about 3 minutes per side, then transfer them to a baking sheet.
  4. Bake the chicken for approximately 20 minutes, or until fully cooked, then set aside.
  5. Drain excess fat from the skillet, leaving a small amount. Sauté minced shallots for 3-5 minutes until softened. Add sliced mushrooms and thyme leaves, continuing to sauté for another 5 minutes until tender. Pour in Marsala wine and bring to a simmer, then remove shallots and mushrooms to a plate.
  6. Melt the remaining butter in the skillet, stir in Wondra flour, and cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly to create a roux. Whisk in chicken or beef broth/stock, then heavy cream, and stir until the mixture comes to a simmer and thickens. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  7. Return the mushrooms and wild rice to the skillet with the sauce and bring everything to a simmer. Nestle the cooked chicken thighs into the sauce and heat until the chicken is warmed through. Serve garnished with more fresh thyme.

Notes

Ensure chicken is fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Adjust seasoning of the sauce to taste before adding chicken and rice. Any type of mushrooms will work well in this recipe, choose your favorites.