Chicken Thighs With Creamy Mushroom Garlic Sauce Recipe
This Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mushroom Garlic Sauce recipe features tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich, garlicky mushroom sauce. The dish is flavored with fresh herbs and is perfect for a quick, comforting meal. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice for a satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add mushrooms and cook until tender.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking until the sauce thickens.
- Return chicken thighs to the skillet, simmering for an additional 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a complete meal.
- You can add spinach or kale for extra greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg