Description
Succulent Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs elevate comfort dining with rich, Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Tender chicken nestled in a luxurious sauce promises a memorable meal that delights both family and guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 to 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fresh mushrooms, sliced
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 to 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (thyme or parsley) for garnish
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare chicken thighs by thoroughly patting them dry and generously seasoning with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature, adding olive oil and butter. Carefully place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Flip chicken thighs and cook an additional 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a clean plate, keeping warm.
- In the same skillet with remaining drippings, sauté finely chopped onions until translucent and softened, approximately 3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking until mushrooms release their moisture and become tender and slightly caramelized.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, gently scraping accumulated browned bits from the pan’s bottom to enhance flavor complexity.
- Reduce heat and slowly incorporate heavy cream, stirring continuously until the sauce begins to thicken and develop a rich, velvety consistency.
- Gently return chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy mushroom sauce. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, ensuring chicken reaches perfect internal temperature.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley or thyme, and serve immediately with the luxurious sauce generously spooned over the chicken.
Notes
- Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness, ensuring crispy skin and tender meat.
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to achieve perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming.
- Select fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for deeper, more robust umami flavor in the sauce.
- Adjust cream sauce consistency by simmering longer for thicker sauce or adding more broth for lighter texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 46
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg