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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs Recipe Easy One-Skillet Dinner

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A comforting and easy one-skillet dinner featuring crispy chicken thighs in a rich, creamy garlic mushroom sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights with simple ingredients and minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900 g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces (225 g) cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
  • ½ cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Warm until shimmering but not smoking, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add chicken thighs skin-side down. Cook without moving for 6-7 minutes until skin is golden brown and releases easily from the pan. Flip and sear the other side for 4 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add sliced mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are golden and their liquid evaporates, about 6-8 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant, careful not to burn it.
  6. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen browned bits. Let broth reduce slightly for 3 minutes over medium heat.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan. Simmer gently until sauce thickens, about 4-5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  8. Nestle the chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin side up. Spoon some sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle fresh thyme on top.
  9. Cover skillet loosely with a lid or foil. Reduce heat to low and let chicken cook through, about 10-12 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Sauce will thicken further.
  10. Serve hot, spooning sauce over chicken. Garnish with extra thyme if desired.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry before searing to get crispy skin. Cook mushrooms slowly to caramelize and develop flavor. Add garlic after mushrooms soften to avoid burning. Simmer sauce gently on low heat to prevent cream from separating. If sauce is too thin, remove chicken and simmer sauce longer uncovered; if too thick, add splash of broth or cream.

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