Description
Savory chicken thighs nestled in a rich, creamy mushroom garlic sauce promise a culinary journey through comfort and flavor. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, delivering a restaurant-worthy meal you can easily craft in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (700g) boneless skinless chicken thighs (around 6–8 fillets)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Cooking and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces (250g) brown mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5–1 teaspoon dried thyme (adjust to taste)
- 0.5–1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1.5 cups thickened cream (heavy cream, evaporated milk, or half and half)
- 0.5 cup fresh parmesan cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Blend aromatic herbs and spices to create a robust seasoning mixture for the chicken thighs, ensuring even coverage.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat with olive oil, creating an ideal searing environment for the chicken.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken thighs into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a rich, golden-brown crust until fully cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes per side.
- Transfer the perfectly seared chicken to a separate plate, keeping them warm and preserving their crispy exterior.
- Reduce skillet heat and introduce butter, allowing it to melt and create a flavorful base for the mushrooms.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet, sautéing until they release their moisture and become tender with slightly caramelized edges.
- Introduce minced garlic, fresh herbs, stirring quickly to prevent burning and maximize aromatic release.
- Pour thickened cream into the skillet, creating a luxurious sauce base and bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese into the sauce, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely and the sauce reaches a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Carefully return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet, gently coating them in the rich, creamy mushroom sauce.
- Plate the chicken thighs, ensuring each portion is generously covered with the herb-infused sauce and garnished with additional fresh parsley for a vibrant touch.
Notes
- Swap dried herbs for fresh ones by using three times the amount for more vibrant flavor and aromatic results.
- Opt for bone-in chicken thighs to ensure juicier meat and deeper taste profile during cooking process.
- Select cremini or shiitake mushrooms for richer, earthier sauce compared to standard white button mushrooms.
- For dairy-free adaptation, replace heavy cream with coconut cream and nutritional yeast instead of parmesan cheese to maintain creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 308 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 282 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg