Description

These Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mushroom Garlic Sauce are pure comfort in a skillet crispy, golden skin, juicy meat, and a velvety, garlicky mushroom sauce that begs to be spooned over every bite. It’s a cozy, restaurant-worthy dinner that comes together easily on the stovetop, perfect for both weeknights and date nights at home.

Ingredients

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4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to help them brown well. Season generously on both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and dried thyme.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Place the chicken thighs in the skillet skin-side down. Sear for 5–7 minutes, without moving them, until the skin is deep golden and crisp.
Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 5 minutes to brown the other side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside (they will finish cooking in the sauce).
In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms. Sauté over medium heat for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and turn nicely browned.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, just until fragrant avoid browning the garlic.
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze and add flavor.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon some of the mushroom cream sauce over the tops.
Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.

Notes

Bring the chicken to room temperature for 15–20 minutes before cooking to help it sear evenly.
If the sauce gets too thick, stir in a splash of extra chicken broth or cream until you reach your desired consistency.
For extra depth of flavor, add a small splash of dry white wine when deglazing the pan, letting it simmer for a minute before adding the cream.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop, Skillet
Cuisine: American, European-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 520 mg
Fat: 35 g
Saturated Fat: 16 g
Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 28 g
Cholesterol: 165 mg

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