Augustiner-Style Beer-Braised Chicken with Mushroom Dumplings

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

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Tender chicken simmered in Munich-style beer, served with savory mushroom dumplings and fresh parsley. This German-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, mushrooms, shallot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 610 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves 2 German cuisine 610 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz chicken thighs
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1/4 cup minced shallot
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup Munich-style beer
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp fresh chopped dill
1 cup dumpling mix
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp butter in skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken for 4 minutes per side until golden, then remove and set aside.
Step 2: Melt remaining butter in same skillet. Add shallot and onion, sauté for 3 minutes until soft. Stir in mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until moisture evaporates.
Step 3: Sprinkle flour over vegetables, cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in beer and chicken broth, then bring to a simmer.
Step 4: Return chicken to skillet, cover, and simmer gently for 25 minutes until chicken is tender.
Step 5: While chicken simmers, cook dumplings according to package instructions. Stir in fresh dill and simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 6: Remove chicken from sauce, keep warm. Simmer sauce for 5 minutes to thicken slightly. Serve chicken with dumplings and sauce spooned over top.