Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs
An indulgent and elegant dish featuring succulent chicken thighs in a rich, creamy garlic mushroom sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or thyme, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Additional salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels; season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- Flip chicken thighs and cook the other side for about 2-3 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced mushrooms and minced garlic; sauté for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms are browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits; allow to reduce slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream and let sauce simmer until thickened.
- Nestle chicken thighs back in the sauce; reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley or thyme before serving directly from the skillet.
Notes
For a richer sauce, consider adding a splash of white wine before the cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.