Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs
A cozy and impressive dinner featuring crispy skin chicken thighs smothered in a creamy garlic mushroom sauce. Easy to prepare with simple pantry staples, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. (5 minutes)
- Heat a heavy skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Heat until shimmering but not smoking. (2 minutes)
- Place chicken thighs skin side down in the hot pan. Press lightly with tongs for even contact. Cook without moving for 6-8 minutes until skin is golden and crisp. Flip and cook other side for 4-5 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside. (12-15 minutes)
- Lower heat to medium. Add butter and sliced mushrooms to the pan. Stir occasionally until mushrooms are browned and soft, about 5-6 minutes. (6 minutes)
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. (1 minute)
- Pour in white wine or chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping browned bits with a wooden spoon. Simmer and reduce slightly for about 3 minutes. (3 minutes)
- Stir in heavy cream and optional Parmesan cheese. Return chicken thighs to pan, skin side up. Simmer gently for 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature) and sauce thickens. (10 minutes)
- Sprinkle fresh thyme or parsley over the top. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately while skin is crispy and sauce is warm.
Notes
Pat chicken skin dry thoroughly for best crispiness. Do not move chicken too soon while searing. Deglaze pan with wine or broth to add flavor. Simmer cream gently to avoid curdling. Let chicken rest a few minutes before serving to keep it juicy. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream. For gluten-free, ensure broth or wine is gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 32
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 32
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