Description
Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering dish that blends the savory flavors of juicy chicken thighs and sautéed mushrooms in a creamy, luscious sauce. The Creamy Mushroom and Chicken Thigh Skillet is a comfort food favorite that’s sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for about 5-6 minutes until skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for another 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes until they release moisture and begin to brown.
4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, add heavy cream, and stir until well combined. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
6. Add chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin-side up. Spoon sauce and mushrooms over the chicken. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
7. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy this rich and creamy Creamy Mushroom and Chicken Thigh Skillet with a side of vegetables, cauliflower rice, or mashed potatoes!
Notes
Choose the right chicken: Opt for bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness. The bones and skin help keep the meat tender and moist as it cooks.
Cook the mushrooms properly: Don’t overcrowd the mushrooms in the pan. Cook them in batches if needed to ensure they brown nicely and release their moisture.
Adjust the sauce consistency: If the sauce is too thin, let it simmer a bit longer to thicken. If it’s too thick, add a splash of broth or cream to thin it out.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 120