Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs: A Simple Indulgent Dinner
Prepare a delicious Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs Dinner that's perfect for any occasion, bursting with flavor and texture from fresh ingredients.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 thighs Chicken thighs Bone-in, skin-on for best flavor
- 8 ounces Fresh mushrooms Cremini or button mushrooms
- 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream For a velvety texture
- 1 cup Chicken broth For depth of flavor
- 2 tablespoons Butter For sautéing
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For sautéing
- 1 tablespoon Fresh herbs Parsley or thyme
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- Flip the chicken and cook briefly, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced mushrooms and minced garlic until brown and fragrant for about 4-5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan, then stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer until thick.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook for another 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Let leftovers cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1thighCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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