Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs
Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs feature golden seared bone-in chicken thighs bathed in a luscious garlic and herb cream sauce loaded with tender mushrooms. This hearty one-pan meal is pure comfort food that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of that incredible sauce.
Golden seared chicken thighs simmered in a garlic herb cream sauce with mushrooms.
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Ingredients
Chicken
Sauce
Seasoning
Cooking
Garnish
Instructions
Season and Sear the Chicken Thighs
Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the thighs skin-side down and sear for 6 to 8 minutes without moving them until the skin is deeply golden and crispy. Flip and sear the other side for 4 minutes, then transfer to a plate.
Saute the Mushrooms
Reduce heat to medium and add the sliced mushrooms to the same skillet with all the rendered chicken fat. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are deeply browned and their liquid has evaporated completely. Do not rush this step as properly browned mushrooms add tremendous depth to the sauce.
Build the Cream Sauce
Add the minced garlic to the mushrooms and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly so the garlic does not burn. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the broth reduce by half for about 2 minutes, then pour in the heavy cream and stir everything together well.
Simmer with Chicken
Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them skin-side up into the cream sauce so the crispy skin stays above the liquid. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered for 15 to 18 minutes until the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the sauce has thickened nicely.
Finish and Serve
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the chicken and sauce. Let it melt for 1 minute, then garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired. Serve directly from the pan with your choice of sides to soak up the creamy sauce.
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