Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs You’ll Crave Today!
A delicious and creamy dish featuring chicken thighs cooked with garlic and mushrooms, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic to the skillet, sauté until mushrooms are tender.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and return chicken to the skillet.
- Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Serve with rice or pasta to soak up the creamy sauce.
- Feel free to add spinach or other vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg