Description
Creamy garlic mushroom chicken thighs are a comforting dish that brings together tender, juicy chicken and a rich, savory sauce. This easy-to-make recipe combines bone-in chicken thighs, earthy mushrooms, and fragrant garlic, all enveloped in a luscious cream sauce that's perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests. Serve it over rice or pasta to soak up every bit of that creamy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping mushrooms and mincing garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear the chicken skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden brown; flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes until browned. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine into a smooth sauce.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, coating them with the sauce. Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot, drizzled with extra sauce over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary. - You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter option instead of heavy cream. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.