Creamy One-Pot Garlic Chicken Dinner Recipe Easy Homemade Herb Flavor
A comforting and easy one-pot garlic chicken dinner with mushrooms and fresh herbs, featuring a creamy garlic-infused sauce that is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 8 ounces button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (120 ml)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 3–4 small sprigs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: squeeze of lemon juice
- Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Slice mushrooms, mince garlic, and chop herbs. (About 10 minutes prep)
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil and butter. Melt butter completely without browning (about 2 minutes).
- Add chicken thighs to the pan and brown on one side for 4-5 minutes until golden. Flip and brown the other side for 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, add sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes until they release moisture and start to caramelize.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh thyme leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer and season with salt and pepper. Let sauce thicken for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return chicken thighs to the pan, nestling them into the sauce. Cover with a lid and cook over low heat for 8-10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature.
- Remove from heat, optionally squeeze lemon juice over the top, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use unsalted butter to control salt levels. For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and olive oil instead of butter. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F. If sauce thickens too much before chicken is done, add more broth or cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 28
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 30
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