Description
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs offer a rich and comforting dinner featuring tender, juicy chicken thighs cooked in a luscious garlic-infused creamy sauce with earthy mushrooms. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this dish is perfect for weeknights or special occasions, pairing beautifully with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Mushrooms & Aromatics
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce & Cooking Fats
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Herbs & Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides to ensure a flavorful, crispy crust when seared.
- Sear the chicken thighs: Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook until the skin is golden brown and crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside temporarily.
- Sauté the mushrooms and garlic: In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until they release their juices and become tender, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook just until fragrant, being careful to avoid bitterness.
- Create the creamy sauce: Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up all the flavorful browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer gently, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet: Place the seared chicken thighs back into the creamy mushroom sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for another 10 to 12 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Finish with fresh herbs: Just before serving, sprinkle fresh thyme leaves or chopped parsley over the dish to add brightness and a fresh herbal note.
Notes
- Dry the chicken thoroughly to help the skin crisp up beautifully during searing.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan; sauté mushrooms and sear chicken in batches if necessary to maintain heat and proper browning.
- Use moderate heat when simmering the sauce to prevent curdling and keep the chicken juicy.
- Add fresh herbs at the very end to retain their bright flavor and vibrant color.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, whisk in additional chicken broth or cream to adjust the consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg