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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs

Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs
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Savor tender, juicy chicken thighs cooked in a rich, creamy garlic mushroom sauce. This easy one-pan meal combines garlic, mushrooms, and cream for a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Ready in under 30 minutes and featuring simple ingredients, it’s a family favorite that delivers a delicious balance of creaminess and savory herbs.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Mushrooms and Aromatics

  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (cremini, button, shiitake, or preferred variety)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Sauce

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Herbs and Garnish

  • Fresh thyme or parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. This ensures crispy, golden skin when searing.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add butter and olive oil. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook without moving until skin is golden and crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Sauté the Mushrooms and Garlic: In the same skillet, add more butter if needed. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and begin to brown. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Build the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Let simmer for 2 minutes, then stir in heavy cream. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.
  5. Return Chicken and Simmer: Nestle chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin-side up, in the sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for about 10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  6. Finish with Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle chopped fresh thyme or parsley over the dish. Give a gentle stir to combine flavors, then serve hot.

Notes

  • Pat chicken dry to achieve crispy skin.
  • Cook mushrooms in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding and steaming.
  • Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness.
  • Simmer sauce gently over low heat to prevent cream curdling.
  • If sauce is too thin, let it reduce longer uncovered or add a splash more cream for richness.

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