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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs

A comforting dish featuring tender chicken thighs enveloped in a luxurious creamy garlic sauce with sautéed mushrooms, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs, skinless and boneless Generously season with salt and pepper
  • 8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half for fewer calories
  • 1 cup chicken broth Use to deglaze the skillet
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For searing chicken
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped Add just before serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Cooking Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs to the pan and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
  2. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a plate.
Sautéing Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Making the Sauce
  1. Deglaze the skillet by adding chicken broth while scraping the bottom to lift the flavorful bits.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
Combining and Serving
  1. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Allow everything to simmer together for another 5 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top before serving.

Notes

If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw in fridge overnight and warm in a skillet over low flame with a splash of broth or cream.