Description
Creamy garlic mushroom chicken thighs are a rich and comforting one-pan meal featuring golden seared chicken thighs simmered in a velvety garlic mushroom sauce. Perfect over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice, this dish is flavorful, cozy, and easy enough for weeknights but elegant enough for guests.
Ingredients
- 4–6 bone-in or boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1–2 tsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add mushrooms and cook until browned and tender, about 5–6 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
Notes
- Pat the chicken dry before searing to get a golden crust.
- Add baby spinach or kale to the sauce for extra greens.
- Use coconut cream and skip cheese for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
