Pule me Mushketer
Albanian Chicken with Mushrooms
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken pieces simmered with earthy mushrooms in a rich, savory sauce, often enhanced with herbs and a touch of cream or yogurt.
🧂 Ingredients
- 800 g Chicken thighs(boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 400 g Mushrooms(sliced (cremini or white button))
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 250 ml Chicken broth
- 100 ml Heavy cream or plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(chopped, for garnish)
- 1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground, or to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 3
Add chopped onion to the same skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown, about 8-10 minutes.
- 5
Sprinkle flour over the mushroom and onion mixture and stir for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
- 6
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
- 7
Return the browned chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- 8
Stir in the heavy cream or yogurt. Heat through gently, but do not boil if using yogurt. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs.
- ✓Don't overcrowd the pan when browning chicken; cook in batches if necessary.
- ✓If using yogurt, temper it by whisking in a little of the hot sauce before adding it to the main pot to prevent curdling.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a splash of white wine when sautéing the onions and mushrooms.
- Include other vegetables like bell peppers or peas.
- For a more aromatic dish, add a bay leaf during simmering.