Description
Skillet Mushroom Chicken Thighs is a mouthwatering dish that combines juicy chicken thighs with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, making it easy to impress your family and friends. The delightful aroma of sautéed garlic and mushrooms fills your kitchen, inviting everyone to the table. Serve it over rice or pasta for a filling meal that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Gather and slice mushrooms, mince garlic, and pat chicken thighs dry.
- Heat Pan: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil until shimmering.
- Sear Chicken: Cook chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden brown; flip to crisp the other side.
- Add Mushrooms and Garlic: Stir in mushrooms and garlic; sauté until tender (4-5 minutes).
- Create Sauce: Pour in chicken broth; simmer while scraping up brown bits.
- Add Cream and Seasonings: Mix in heavy cream and thyme; simmer until thickened (3-4 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Plate the chicken with sauce over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg