Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs Dinner Recipe
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs is a comforting and flavorful dinner recipe featuring crispy, bone-in chicken thighs simmered in a rich, velvety garlic mushroom cream sauce. This dish balances juicy, tender chicken with an earthy mushroom sauce infused with fresh herbs, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Mushroom Garlic Sauce
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or thyme, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Additional salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare and Season the Chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin during cooking. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken Thighs: Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-7 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden. Flip and cook the other side briefly, about 2-3 minutes, then remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic and Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add the diced mushrooms and minced garlic. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and start to brown and the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Build the Creamy Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and gently scrape up any browned bits from the pan with a wooden spoon. Allow the broth to reduce slightly, then stir in the heavy cream. Let the sauce simmer gently until thickened and velvety.
- Return Chicken to the Pan and Finish Cooking: Nestle the chicken thighs back into the creamy mushroom sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender and the sauce is infused with flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or thyme over the top before serving directly from the skillet for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry is essential for crispy skin.
- Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper at each stage to taste.
- If desired, substitute fresh thyme for parsley for a different herb flavor.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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