Description
Succulent chicken thighs with creamy mushroom garlic sauce showcase France’s rich culinary tradition. Delicate herbs and robust flavors create a comforting meal you will savor with each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 6 chicken thighs, skin-on and bone-in
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken thighs with salt and pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature until shimmering, then place chicken skin-side down to achieve golden-brown caramelization for 5-7 minutes.
- Flip chicken and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes until exterior is crisp, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms to the same skillet, allowing them to release moisture and become tender within 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 60 seconds to unleash aromatic qualities without burning.
- Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape accumulated flavor-rich browned bits from the pan’s bottom.
- Sprinkle dried thyme and rosemary into the liquid, creating a fragrant herbal foundation.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, gently stirring to create a smooth, luxurious sauce.
- Return chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy mixture.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and allow the dish to simmer for 15-20 minutes, ensuring chicken reaches safe internal temperature and sauce reaches desired consistency.
- Finish by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, fresh touch.
- Serve immediately while sauce remains warm and inviting.
Notes
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness, ensuring crispy golden-brown skin during searing.
- Pat chicken thighs completely dry before seasoning to achieve perfect caramelization and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Use fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for deeper, more robust earthy flavors in the creamy sauce.
- Low and slow simmering helps tenderize chicken and allows sauce to develop rich, complex taste without breaking the cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 399 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 305 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg